Build flavour first
Let the pan become properly hot before adding the beef, then avoid overcrowding so it browns instead of steaming.
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Loaded Sweet Potato with Beef
Experience the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. This loaded sweet potato features savory ground beef and fiber-rich black beans, topped with a creamy avocado dressing that ties all the flavors together perfectly.
Total time55 min
Calories512 kcal
Protein38g
Serves2
Step by step
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 200°C. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 40-45 minutes until soft.
- 02
While potatoes bake, cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- 03
Add the rinsed black beans to the beef and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- 04
For the dressing, mash the avocado and whisk with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- 05
Prepare the salad by tossing spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and radish with apple cider vinegar and MCT oil.
- 06
Split the sweet potatoes open, top with the beef and bean mixture, and drizzle with the avocado dressing. Serve with the side salad.
Useful, not complicated
Gabriela's tips
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Keep it fresh
Store the dressing separately and add it just before eating so the vegetables stay crisp and the meal keeps well.
Pack it separately
Keep wet and crunchy ingredients apart until serving, then assemble in moments without a soggy lunch.
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