Hot Honey Beef & Sweet Potato Boats: A Flavorful Delight!
Hot Honey Beef & Sweet Potato Boats are a delicious and unique dish that combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with spicy, savory beef, drizzled with hot honey for an extra kick.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet, cooking until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a bit of the flesh to create a boat.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the beef mixture.
- Drizzle hot honey over the top of the beef.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.
- These boats can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add other toppings like cheese or avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Beef, Sweet Potato Boats, Flavorful Dish, Spicy Beef Recipe