Hot Honey Ground Beef Bowls And Sweet Potato Boats

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hot honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry using a clean towel. Using a fork, poke several holes in each potato.
2. Drizzle the sweet potatoes with olive oil and rub them to ensure they are fully coated. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 45-60 minutes or until fork-tender.
3. While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and ground beef, breaking the meat apart with a spatula. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
5. Add soy sauce, hot honey, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the beef mixture. Stir well and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then scoop out some flesh to create a boat shape. Fill each half with the hot honey ground beef mixture.
7. Top each sweet potato with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.