sweet potato surprise

Name: Sweet Potato Surprise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 2 teaspoon(s) bacon drippings; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped shallots; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 12 ounce(s) lean ground beef; 1/4 cup(s) dry sherry or apple juice; 3/4 cup(s) crushed canned tomatoes; 1/4 cup(s) chopped raisins; 1/4 cup(s) green olives with pimento, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1 teaspoon(s) capers; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro; garnish - cilantro leaves

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Jul 7, 2015

I have had this recipe for a long time . My brother-in-law likes to make this often when we visit..he gave this recipe to me so I make it myself now..this is a meal in itself. He bakes his potatoes n the oven--I like to use the microwave....so much faster....I hope you like Carlo's recipe.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
2 teaspoons bacon drippings
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 ounces lean ground beef
1/4 cup dry sherry or apple juice
3/4 cup crushed canned tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped raisins
1/4 cup green olives with pimento, sliced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
garnish - cilantro leaves

How To Make sweet potato surprise

Step 1

Pierce potatoes on side with a sharp knife and place on a paper plate and cook in your microwave for about 5 to 10 minutes until tender- checking on them at 5 minutes by squeezing them with a oven mitt for doneness. Or bake in 425^ oven for 50 minutes.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat,heat oil. Cook onion for 4 minutes, until soft. Add garlic,cumin and cinnamon;cook another minute.
Step 3

Add and scramble ground beef and cook until no longer pink , about 5 minutes. Add sherry or juice; cook 2 minutes.
Step 4

Add tomatoes, raisins, olives, capers and salt; reduce heat and simmer,5 minutes;stir in chopped cilantro. Cut open potatoes and mash insides with a fork; divide beef mixture evenly among the potatoes and add a bit of shredded cheese ,if desired and accent with some cilantro leaves . Enjoy!
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