Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up

Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up

Description Sentence: This mash-up combines lean ground beef with diced sweet potatoes and taco seasoning. It's a Mexican spin on a traditional hash.

This Heart-Check certified recipe is brought to you by the National Cattlemen鈥檚 Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

Ingredients

Servings 4 Serving Size 2 tortillas, 1-1/4 cups beef and potato mixture, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture

1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
1/2 cup water (divided)
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
8 Small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

Heat鈥痩arge nonstick鈥痵killet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; cook 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Combine鈥痵weet potatoes, onion, remaining 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning鈥痠n same skillet. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and鈥痵immer 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove lid; stir in oil; continue cooking, uncovered,鈥�4 to 6鈥痬inutes or until potatoes are tender and begin to brown, stirring frequently. Return beef mixture to skillet; continue to cook 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine yogurt and鈥痟ot sauce, as desired,鈥痠n small bowl.
Evenly divide beef mixture into tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt mixture, as desired.

Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up

Calories

377 Per Serving

Protein

31g Per Serving

Fiber

5g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories		377
Total Fat		10.5 g
	Saturated Fat	3.3 g
	Trans Fat	0.2 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.9 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	3.3 g
Cholesterol		76 mg
Sodium		174 mg
Total Carbohydrate		40 g
	Dietary Fiber	5 g
	Sugars	6 g
Protein		31 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat

Description Sentence: This mash-up combines lean ground beef with diced sweet potatoes and taco seasoning. It's a Mexican spin on a traditional hash.

This Heart-Check certified recipe is brought to you by the National Cattlemen鈥檚 Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

Beefy Sweet Potato Mash-Up

Calories

377 Per Serving

Protein

31g Per Serving

Fiber

5g Per Serving

Calories		377
Total Fat		10.5 g
	Saturated Fat	3.3 g
	Trans Fat	0.2 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.9 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	3.3 g
Cholesterol		76 mg
Sodium		174 mg
Total Carbohydrate		40 g
	Dietary Fiber	5 g
	Sugars	6 g
Protein		31 g

Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat

Ingredients

Servings 4 Serving Size 2 tortillas, 1-1/4 cups beef and potato mixture, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture

1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
1/2 cup water (divided)
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
8 Small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

Heat鈥痩arge nonstick鈥痵killet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; cook 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Combine鈥痵weet potatoes, onion, remaining 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning鈥痠n same skillet. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and鈥痵immer 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove lid; stir in oil; continue cooking, uncovered,鈥�4 to 6鈥痬inutes or until potatoes are tender and begin to brown, stirring frequently. Return beef mixture to skillet; continue to cook 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine yogurt and鈥痟ot sauce, as desired,鈥痠n small bowl.
Evenly divide beef mixture into tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt mixture, as desired.

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