Baked sweet potatoes with chilli topping

Name: Baked sweet potatoes with chilli topping
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 300 g minced beef; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 can (400 g) kidney beans, drained; 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes; salt; 80 g grated cheddar; sour cream, spring onion, coriander

Time: 1 hour 15 min (about 20 min hands-on)4 servingsapprox. 520 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 28 g protein / serving

The stuffed sweet potato is a filling yet nutritious American dinner: the sweet, creamy potato and the spicy, meaty chilli complement each other, and it's excellent in fibre and vitamin A.

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Method

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Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan); wash the sweet potatoes, prick with a fork, place on a tray and bake for 45-55 minutes until completely soft.
Meanwhile, soften the onion and garlic in the oil in a saucepan, add the mince and brown it, crumbling it (6-8 minutes).
Add the spices, beans and tomatoes, season with salt, and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
Slit the baked sweet potatoes lengthways and open them slightly.
Fill with the chilli, sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven for 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve with sour cream, spring onion and coriander.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Don't wrap the potatoes in foil, or they steam instead of roasting: bake them on a rack or tray.
The chilli can be made the day before and tastes better the next day.
For a vegetarian version, replace the mince with more beans and sweetcorn.
Baked sweet potatoes keep for 3 days in the fridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a sweet potato take to bake?

Depending on size, 45-60 minutes; it's done when a fork slides in easily.

Can it be sped up in the microwave?

Yes: pricked, 6-8 minutes in the microwave, but oven-baked ones are sweeter and more caramelised.

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