SWEET POTATO SURPRISE

Sweet Potato Surprise image

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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