Hot Honey Beef Sweet Potato Boat
Marries bold spiced beef with sweet tender sweet potatoes. Nourishing and flavorful, this dish pairs juicy ground beef, creamy goat cheese, and avocado with a drizzle of hot honey, all nestled inside a fluffy baked sweet potato.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.25 lbs ground beef
- 1.25 tbsp olive oil
- 1.25 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 5 tbsp water
- 5-7 oz goat cheese
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- Chopped cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce each with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until very soft.
- Heat 1.25 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon until fully browned.
- Stir in 1.25 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Add 5 tbsp water and stir until the beef is glossy and well-spiced.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the inner flesh, creating a base for the filling.
- Spoon the spicy beef mixture into each sweet potato boat. Top each with crumbled goat cheese and avocado slices.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp hot honey over each sweet potato boat and sprinkle with optional herbs if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For meal prep, store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a lighter version, use low-fat goat cheese or a vegan cheese substitute.
The hot honey can be made from agave nectar, chili flakes, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a homemade, non-alcoholic substitute.
The hot honey can be made from agave nectar, chili flakes, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a homemade, non-alcoholic substitute.