SWEET POTATOES WITH CUBAN-STYLE BEEF PICADILLO

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Provided by Laraine Perri

Categories     Beef     Bake     Dinner     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Healthy     Self

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium sweet potatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 ounces 90-percent-lean ground beef
1/4 cup dry sherry
3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced in rounds
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and place on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet; bake until tender, 50 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, 4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and cinnamon; cook, 1 minute. Add beef and cook through, 5 minutes. Add sherry and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cherries, olives, capers and salt; reduce heat and simmer, 5 minutes; stir in chopped cilantro. Slice open potatoes and mash insides with a fork; divide beef mixture and cilantro leaves among potatoes.

Najam Ulhasnain
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the beef picadillo was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiffany Teague
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The beef picadillo was delicious, and I could see myself making it again with different sides.


Sharekia Young
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I made this recipe for my friends and they loved it. The sweet potatoes were a hit with everyone, and the beef picadillo was a big hit with the meat lovers. I will definitely be making this again.


Alpha Pioneer
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the beef picadillo was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would add more spices.


Imran Farhad
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe was a great find. The beef picadillo added a nice touch of flavor and the combination of flavors was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Steven Torres Rosario
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sweet potatoes were cooked to perfection and the beef picadillo was incredibly flavorful. I would definitely make this again and again.


Rana Bro
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The sweet potatoes and beef picadillo were both delicious, and the combination of flavors was perfect. I would definitely make this again, but I would start it earlier in


Austine Okumu
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sweet potatoes were sweet and tender, and the beef picadillo was savory and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


X Dexter
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the beef picadillo was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili powder.


Sara Bendjabar
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The sweet potatoes were a hit with the kids, and the beef picadillo was a big hit with the adults. I will definitely be making this again.


John Payette
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The beef picadillo was delicious, and I could see myself making it again with different sides.


Tomzzy Chase
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook beef picadillo, and this recipe was a great find. The sweet potatoes added a nice touch of sweetness and the combination of flavors was perfect.


Avaleigh Coughlan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sweet potatoes were cooked to perfection and the beef picadillo was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandy Saavedra
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beef picadillo was so flavorful that it made me forget all about the sweet potatoes.


Md Ibrahim Khalil
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the sweet potatoes and beef picadillo, and I received several requests for the recipe.


AMDADUL HAQUE RAHIM
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The sweet potatoes and beef picadillo were both delicious, and the combination of flavors was perfect.


Khawaja Adeel
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet potatoes were sweet and tender, and the beef picadillo was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zacky Rabbani
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The beef picadillo was especially good, and I loved the way it paired with the sweet potatoes.


Nadira Kona
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The beef picadillo was a great addition, and the combination of flavors was perfect.


Himaru Sadev
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the beef picadillo was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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