BBQ Beef Sweet Potato Boats
Baked sweet potatoes filled with BBQ-seasoned ground beef, cheddar, Greek yogurt, and scallions for an easy, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 55 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup bbq sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 scallions
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Scrub the sweet potatoes, prick each several times with a fork, and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until fork-tender. (about 50 min) — 425°F
- While the potatoes bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 160°F, about 7 to 9 minutes. (about 9 min) — 160°F
- Reduce the skillet heat to low, add the BBQ sauce, and stir until the beef is evenly coated and hot, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min) — Low
- Split the baked sweet potatoes lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Gently open them and fill with the BBQ beef. Top with cheddar, Greek yogurt, and scallions. (about 2 min)