Mexican Style Sweet Potato

Mexican Style Sweet Potato:

Servings: 2

Cooking Time: Approximately 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Mexican Style Sweet Potato:

• Sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• Minced beef
• Corn kernels
• Sour cream
• Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

For the Sauce:

• Shallots, finely chopped
• Garlic, minced
• Tomato, diced
• Lime juice
• Red pepper, finely chopped
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Smoked paprika powder
• Chili flakes, to taste
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cilantro powder
• Ginger powder

For the Guacamole:

• Avocado, mashed
• Red onion, finely chopped
• Tomato, diced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Jalapeño, finely chopped

Instructions:

Prepare the Sweet Potato:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the sweet potato pieces in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast in the oven until tender and slightly caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.

Cook the Minced Beef:

4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the minced beef until browned and fully cooked.
5. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

6. Add the shallots, garlic, dised tomatoes, lime juice and all of the spices in the blender.
7. Blend it into a sauce and then add to the pan of minced beef.
8. Then add the corn and let cook for a few minutes.

Assemble the Sweet Potato:

9. Place the roasted sweet potatoes on a serving platter.
10. Top with the cooked minced beef and the sauce.

Prepare the Guacamole:

12. In a bowl, combine mashed avocado, chopped red onion, diced tomato, cilantro, garlic and jalapeño.
13. Mix well and season with salt to taste.

Serve:

14. Spoon the guacamole on top of the sweet potato and the minced beef.
15. Add dollops of sour cream and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
16. Garnish with additional cilantro and a wedge of lime for extra freshness.
    
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