Best 2 Hearty Sweet Potato Braids Recipes

HEARTY SAUSAGE & SWEET POTATOES

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Sweet potatoes with sausage and sage make a happy dish. I get a lot of recipe requests when I serve this hearty hash with apples and carrots. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil and salt. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring every 2 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; remove with a slotted spoon., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-low heat. Add apple and carrot; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until carrot is just tender, stirring occasionally. Return sausage to pan. Stir in sweet potatoes and seasonings; cook, covered, 10-12 minutes or until carrot is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HEARTY BEEF & SWEET POTATO STEW

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I have fond memories of growing up in an Irish-Italian family and learning to cook from my grandparents. Beefy stew reminds me of their precious contributions. -Renee Murphy, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/3 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, halved
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium turnip, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add remaining oil to pan. Add onions; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth and wine, stirring to remove browned bits from pan. Stir in thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Transfer to oven; bake, covered, 1-1/4 hours., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Add sweet potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, parsnips and turnip to pan. Bake, covered, 45-60 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. If desired, strain cooking juices; skim fat. Return cooking juices to Dutch oven.

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