{"id":"7050af66-6e29-430e-9bb6-7a4440c1781b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7050af66-6e29-430e-9bb6-7a4440c1781b","source_url":"https://terianncarty.com/high-protein-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/","title":"High Protein Stuffed Sweet Potatoes","description":"These High Protein Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a cozy, satisfying meal made with baked sweet potatoes filled with a savoury beef, bean, and kale mixture, finished with melted mozzarella. Hearty, nourishing, and perfect for lunch or dinner.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT90M","total_time":"PT110M","image_url":"https://terianncarty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/High-Protein-Stuffed-Sweet-Potatoes_thumbnail.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 medium sized sweet potatoes","item":"medium sized sweet potatoes","quantity":2},{"text":"2-3 tsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 small onion (small diced)","item":"small onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"small diced"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (finely minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely minced"},{"text":"1 pound extra lean ground beef","item":"extra lean ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 tsp chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes","item":"can crushed tomatoes","quantity":14.5,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)","item":"kidney beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"½-¾ cup stock of choice","item":"stock of choice","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 handfuls kale (torn and de-stemmed)","item":"kale","quantity":2,"unit":"handful","preparation":"torn and de-stemmed"},{"text":"mozzarella cheese (measure with your heart)","item":"mozzarella cheese","preparation":"measure with your heart"},{"text":"sea salt and cracked pepper ( to taste)","item":"sea salt and cracked pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"pinch chili flakes (optional)","item":"chili flakes","unit":"pinch","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 375."},{"number":2,"text":"Wash sweet potatoes and prick with a fork ALL OVER."},{"number":3,"text":"Brush potatoes with olive oil and place in preheated oven to bake until fork tender, turning at least once. Approximately 75 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and onion. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes before adding minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant."},{"number":5,"text":"Add in ground beef. Use a spatula to break beef apart and cook until it is no longer pink. Mix in salt and spices."},{"number":6,"text":"Add tomato paste. Cook for about 1 minute and then add tomatoes and kidney beans. Mix everything together and cook until mixture is bubbling."},{"number":7,"text":"Stir in stock and kale, and cook for several minutes to allow mixture to come together. Reduce heat to low, stirring often until sweet potatoes are ready to stuff."},{"number":8,"text":"Once sweet potatoes are fork tender, carefully slice the potatoes in half. Use a fork to lightly mash the potatoes. Season the flesh of the potatoes with salt and pepper before scooping beef mixture on top."},{"number":9,"text":"Spread beef mixture on top of the potatoes. I reserved some beef for a different meal."},{"number":10,"text":"Top the beef with grated mozzarella and place back in the oven on broil for 3-5 minutes."},{"number":11,"text":"Serve with a salad or on its own!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:59:10.79089+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:59:10.79089+00:00"}