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Beef and Broccoli Sweet Potatoes are easy and delicious. This dish is the answer to the nagging question of “What’s for dinner?” You need less than an hour to prepare and cook the savory potatoes with the tasty filling for a pretty sweet dinner.
Beef and Broccoli Sweet Potatoes are a smart way to pack different veggies in one dish. You chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season them with chili powder, salt, and cumin. Then, you add the ground meat and the broccoli to the skillet. You will get the tasty savory sweet potatoes stuffed with beef and broccoli.
Beef and Broccoli Sweet Potatoes
Why Do I Love this Recipe?
You can prepare for this recipe ahead of time. After you bake the potatoes, let them cool to room temperature. Also, prepare the filling and keep them in the pot. Keep the potatoes and the filling in the fridge for a week.
When you want to serve your dish, heat the filling on the stove or in the microwave. You can also heat the potatoes in the microwave. You can cover the potatoes with foil and reheat them in the oven. Then, you cut each one and stuff it with the tasty filling.
If you know that your day will be very busy, you can fill the potatoes ahead. Set them in the fridge. When it is lunch or dinner time, preheat the potatoes in the microwave. It is amazing!
And best of all, you can add the veggies that you like. Many people like to add black beans and corn. Dried slices of tomatoes are also suitable. If you like sauces, you can use a bit of guacamole on top of the filling. It will become a medley of colors!
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Tips and Tricks for Beef and Broccoli Sweet Potatoes
First, it is better to choose medium or small sweet potatoes. It is a one-time serving, so it is better not to choose big potatoes. This way you will finish it all. If it is too big, you may end up with dishes filled with leftovers.
Second, you can speed up the cooking process of the sweet potatoes. Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. This will help the heat get inside the potatoes. It will also stop your potatoes from exploding in the oven.
Third, you should not turn, flip, or rotate the potatoes. They will be cooked evenly. So, leave them be in the oven. They will cook perfectly.
Sometimes the sweet potatoes ooze a little bit. So, you can lay down a piece of parchment or aluminum foil on the pan when you bake the potatoes. This will make the clean-up easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make this recipe vegan, you can replace the beef with cooked quinoa and black beans.
Absolutely! When the potato is covered with olive oil and baked, it becomes crisp and caramelized. It is delicious.
There is no need to wrap them in foil. It is one step less. It is also kinder to the environment!
Fill Your Sweet Potatoes With Beef and Broccoli! Enjoy!
Ingredients for Beef and Broccoli Sweet Potatoes
- medium sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- onion
- red bell peppers
- garlic
- chili powder
- salt
- ground cumin
- ground beef
- fresh broccoli florets
- green onions
Steps to Prep
- Preheat oven at 450°F
- Wash potatoes then brush with olive oil. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork, then place on a prepared baking sheet. Place the potatoes in the oven for 40- 50 minutes or until fully baked.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil, sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers for about 2-3 minutes then add mined garlic, chili powder, salt, and cumin.
- Now, add in the ground beef and cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until browned.
- Flash boil the broccoli in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain then gently stir into the beef mixture.
- Cut the sweet potatoes through the center lengthwise and fluff the flesh using a fork. Fill the potatoes with the beef mixture, garnish with green onions and enjoy
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Beef and Broccoli Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, any color, small cubed
- 5 gloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 450°F
- Wash potatoes then brush with olive oil. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork, then place on a prepared baking sheet. Place the potatoes in the oven for 40- 50 minutes or until fully baked.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil, sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers for about 2-3 minutes then add mined garlic, chili powder, salt, and cumin.
- Now, add in the ground beef and cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until browned.
- Flash boil the broccoli in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain then gently stir into the beef mixture.
- Cut the sweet potatoes through the center lengthwise and fluff the flesh using a fork. Fill the potatoes with the beef mixture, garnish with green onions and enjoy!
A new delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes. Loooove it