Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Sweet Potato (large, scrubbed clean)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (lean (90% lean))
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (sweet or smoked)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing beef)
• ½ cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat for creaminess)
• 1 medium Avocado (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Hot Honey (store‑bought or homemade with chili flakes)

Instructions

1. Clean and Prep Sweet Potatoes

   Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water until they are super clean. Pat dry, then poke holes all around with a fork.

   Time: PT5M

2. Bake Sweet Potatoes

   Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F for about 60 minutes, or until a fork slides in easily.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Cook Ground Beef

   While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, then add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 8‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

4. Mash the Sweet Potatoes

   Remove the baked potatoes (use gloves). Make a slit down the middle, not cutting all the way through. Push the sides open with the gloves and mash the flesh with a fork until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

5. Assemble the Loaded Potatoes

   Layer each mashed sweet potato with half of the cooked ground beef, then top with cottage cheese, sliced avocado, and drizzle hot honey over the top. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

28g

Carbohydrates

58g

Fat

30g

Fiber

9g