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protein packed sweet potato bake with crispy sweet potatoes, savory ground beef, peppers, onions, black beans, corn, and melted crispy cheese to top with sprinkled cilantro in black iron skillet

Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bake (Protein Packed!)

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Indulge in the perfect blend of savory and sweet with this Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bake! Packed with protein from ground beef, black beans, and melted cheese, then drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce and baked to perfection. This easy and delicious dish is a must-try for any meal!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin, divided
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika, divided
  • 1 tsp chili powder, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup hot honey , or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato rounds in a medium bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon olive, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder; season with salt and pepper to taste so that the sweet potatoes are covered with olive oil and spices. Arrange sweet potato rounds around the sides of a prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly to create a border.
  • Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add Vegetables and Spices: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the beef. Stir in the remaining cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine and Assemble: Mix in black beans and corn; drizzle half of the hot honey over. Pour into the middle of the baking dish, surrounded by sweet potatoes.
  • Bake: Drizzle remaining hot honey over sweet potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Uncover, add cheese, and bake until melted, another 20-25 minutes. Turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end for a crispy topping.

Equipment

  • skillet or baking dish, oven-safe

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cup (approximately)Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 16645IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 3mg