Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each); 1 14 -ounce package shredded coleslaw mix; 1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa; 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 12 ounces 93 percent lean ground beef; Kosher salt; 3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces); 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)
1 14 -ounce package shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 ounces 93 percent lean ground beef
Kosher salt
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and microwave, turning halfway through, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw mix, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl and set aside.
3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute.
5
Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
One at a time, hold the sweet potatoes in a kitchen towel, cut open and scoop out a few spoonfuls of flesh; add to the skillet with the beef mixture along with the cheese and scallions.
8
Season with salt.
9
Return the skillet to medium heat and stir until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
10
Spoon into the sweet potatoes and top with the slaw.
11
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), 1 14 -ounce package shredded coleslaw mix, 1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa, 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, and more.

Yes, Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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