SWEET POTATO SURPRISE

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I have had this recipe for a long time . My brother-in-law likes to make this often when we visit..he gave this recipe to me so I make it myself now..this is a meal in itself. He bakes his potatoes n the oven--I like to use the microwave....so much faster....I hope you like Carlo's recipe.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tsp bacon drippings
1/4 c finely chopped shallots
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
12 oz lean ground beef
1/4 c dry sherry or apple juice
3/4 c crushed canned tomatoes
1/4 c chopped raisins
1/4 c green olives with pimento, sliced
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp capers
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
garnish cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Pierce potatoes on side with a sharp knife and place on a paper plate and cook in your microwave for about 5 to 10 minutes until tender- checking on them at 5 minutes by squeezing them with a oven mitt for doneness. Or bake in 425^ oven for 50 minutes.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat,heat oil. Cook onion for 4 minutes, until soft. Add garlic,cumin and cinnamon;cook another minute.
  • 3. Add and scramble ground beef and cook until no longer pink , about 5 minutes. Add sherry or juice; cook 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add tomatoes, raisins, olives, capers and salt; reduce heat and simmer,5 minutes;stir in chopped cilantro. Cut open potatoes and mash insides with a fork; divide beef mixture evenly among the potatoes and add a bit of shredded cheese ,if desired and accent with some cilantro leaves . Enjoy!

Yasin Zadran
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet potatoes were roasted perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


MK Vlogz
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the filling.


Kashif Ali Dhillon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The sweet potatoes were roasted perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Gulfam Gujjar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors. The roasted sweet potatoes were a nice touch.


Mariam Saif
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I roasted the potatoes ahead of time and then made the filling the next day. The dish was easy to assemble and it turned out great.


Ovi Raj
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The sweet potatoes were roasted perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Alo Cell
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the filling.


Matt Warren
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet potatoes were roasted perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Balo Balo
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the filling.


Sohil Sherzai
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors. The roasted sweet potatoes were a nice touch.


Johnny Donson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The sweet potatoes were roasted perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


WEPLANT YOUENJOY
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the filling was delicious. I especially enjoyed the addition of the marshmallows. Would make again for a special occasion.


Avina_ MK
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe definitely delivered. The stuffing was rich and savory, and the sweet potatoes were roasted to perfection. Will definitely make this again!


Janotoia Peterson
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This recipe is a keeper! The sweet potatoes turned out perfectly roasted, and the combination of flavors was amazing. I loved the crunch of the pecans and the sweetness of the cranberries. Highly recommend!


Aro Kawa
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Wow! I just made this sweet potato surprise and it was a hit! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy sweet potato topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.