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!

Marisol Santiago
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Isaac Kinzambi
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I made this recipe with a few modifications and it turned out great. I used brown sugar instead of white sugar and added a bit of cinnamon to the glaze.


Forhad Dhali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Daniel Miller
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Scarlette Clark
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Ibraheembut
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Badaruddin Shamsuddin
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I made this recipe with a few modifications and it turned out great. I used brown sugar instead of white sugar and added a bit of cinnamon to the glaze.


Muhammad Nadeem Ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Confidence Abracadabra
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mahar Bilal
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


gog gift
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I loved this recipe! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Henry Wright
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Wizzy Light
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I made this recipe with a few modifications and it turned out great. I used brown sugar instead of white sugar and added a bit of cinnamon to the glaze.


Xain xaib
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Syco Dada
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The glaze is what makes it.


Insha Ji
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and the results are delicious.


Caven
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sketch Love
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The sweet potatoes are cooked to perfection and the glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Tonmoy Raj tonmoy
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Brodie Donald
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.