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Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up

Sweet Potato Beef Mash-Up
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Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up

Description Sentence: This mash-up combines lean ground beef with diced sweet potatoes and taco seasoning. It's a Mexican spin on a traditional hash.

 

This Heart-Check certified recipe is brought to you by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   2 tortillas, 1-1/4 cups beef and potato mixture, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
  • 1/2 cup water (divided)
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
  • 8 Small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed (optional)

Directions

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  1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; cook 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  2. Combine sweet potatoes, onion, remaining 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning in same skillet. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove lid; stir in oil; continue cooking, uncovered, 4 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender and begin to brown, stirring frequently. Return beef mixture to skillet; continue to cook 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, combine yogurt and hot sauce, as desired, in small bowl.
  4. Evenly divide beef mixture into tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt mixture, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up
CaloriesCalories
377 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
31g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 377
Total Fat 10.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.3 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3 g
Cholesterol 76 mg
Sodium 174 mg
Total Carbohydrate 40 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 31 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat

 

Description Sentence: This mash-up combines lean ground beef with diced sweet potatoes and taco seasoning. It's a Mexican spin on a traditional hash.

 

This Heart-Check certified recipe is brought to you by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

Nutrition Facts

Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up
CaloriesCalories
377 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
31g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving
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Calories 377
Total Fat 10.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.3 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3 g
Cholesterol 76 mg
Sodium 174 mg
Total Carbohydrate 40 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 31 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   2 tortillas, 1-1/4 cups beef and potato mixture, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
  • 1/2 cup water (divided)
  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
  • 8 Small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; cook 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  2. Combine sweet potatoes, onion, remaining 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning in same skillet. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove lid; stir in oil; continue cooking, uncovered, 4 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender and begin to brown, stirring frequently. Return beef mixture to skillet; continue to cook 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, combine yogurt and hot sauce, as desired, in small bowl.
  4. Evenly divide beef mixture into tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt mixture, as desired.
 

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