Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Ground Beef and Pine Nuts Recipe

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Ground Beef and Pine Nuts

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 245, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 20 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 10 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 347 mg
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Active Time: 25 minutes

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Israel with this irresistible fusion of fall's sweetest gems and bold Middle Eastern flavors. Imagine crispy roasted sweet potatoes cradling warm, aromatic spiced beefa twist on beloved hummus kawarma that's quick to whip up with everyday ground beef. It's hearty comfort for lunch or dinner that bursts with warmth and zest, begging you to savor every spiced bite. Craving tradition? Swap the potatoes for creamy hummus and relive family feasts!

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, thoroughly scrubbed
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup raisins or currants
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 pound ground beef (ideally 80% lean)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil for effortless cleanup.
2. Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Rub generously with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, and roast until tender with juices oozingabout 1 hour of pure magic.
3. Meanwhile, plump the raisins in lemon zest and juice, letting them soak up that bright citrus spark.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, saut diced onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft and golden, 5-7 minutes. Add beef and spicescoriander, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Crumble and brown until fragrant and cooked through, 6-7 minutes.
5. Stir in beef broth, scraping up those flavorful bits, and simmer until nearly dry, 2-3 minutes. Fold in the zesty raisins off heat for a sweet-tangy punch.
6. Slice open the steaming potatoes, pile high with spiced beef, and shower with toasted pine nuts, feta, and parsley. Dive inthis dish will have you dreaming of your next bite!