How to boost flavor, not calories
A heart-warming combination of sweet potatoes, beef and mushrooms make for a healthy and flavorful low calorie meal. This recipe was developed by Mike Ward, a Toronto-based Aussie chef.
Sweet Potatoes with Curried Beef, Mushrooms and Sour Cream
Ingredients:
• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 200 grams ground beef
• 200 grams mushrooms, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp curry powder
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• Fresh chili, to taste
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt
Directions:
1. Peel and roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45 minutes to an hour.
2. Meanwhile, add a splash of olive oil to a fry pan with a heavy base on medium-high heat. Add ground beef, pinch of salt, mushrooms, and curry powder. Cook mixture until meat browns. Add water and ketchup. Cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes on medium heat. Don’t let the mixture become too dry — you’re looking for a thick sauce-like texture. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Cut open sweet potatoes. Spoon beef/mushroom mixture, a good dollop of sour cream, green onions, chili, and cilantro into each one.
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