Sweet Potato Meat Casserole: A Delicious & Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Ground beef or turkey
- Onion and garlic
- Diced tomatoes and tomato sauce
- Cheddar cheese
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Cook cubed sweet potatoes in boiling water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then mash with milk, butter, and spices.
- Brown ground beef or turkey in a skillet; drain excess grease.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the meat mixture until softened, then add bell pepper and cook slightly.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings; simmer to combine flavors.
- Assemble casserole: layer half the meat mixture, followed by sweet potato mash, then top with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg