Description Sentence: This mash-up combines lean ground beef with diced sweet potatoes and taco seasoning. It's a Mexican spin on a traditional hash.
This Heart-Check certified recipe is brought to you by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
Nutrition Facts
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Nutrition Facts
Calories | 377 | |
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Total Fat | 10.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.2 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | |
Cholesterol | 76 mg | |
Sodium | 174 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 40 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
Sugars | 6 g | |
Protein | 31 g |
Dietary Exchanges
2 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat
Ingredients
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1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean) -
1/2 cup water (divided) -
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided -
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups) -
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion -
1 teaspoon vegetable oil -
1/4 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt -
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce -
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro leaves -
8 Small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed (optional)
Directions
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Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; cook 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm. -
Combine sweet potatoes, onion, remaining 1/4 cup water and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning in same skillet. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove lid; stir in oil; continue cooking, uncovered, 4 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender and begin to brown, stirring frequently. Return beef mixture to skillet; continue to cook 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. -
Meanwhile, combine yogurt and hot sauce, as desired, in small bowl. -
Evenly divide beef mixture into tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt mixture, as desired.