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Meaty Sweet Potato Bowl

Cultural Context

The Meaty Sweet Potato Bowl is a fusion dish that reflects the vibrant flavors of Nigerian cuisine, incorporating staples like sweet potatoes and ground meat. Sweet potatoes are a common ingredient in many Nigerian households, often enjoyed for their sweetness and nutritional value. This dish combines hearty meat with the natural sweetness of the potatoes, making it a satisfying meal. Today, variations of this bowl can be found in many parts of the world, appealing to those who enjoy a comforting yet nutritious meal.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 cup bell pepper
2 cups spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 avocado

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Mashed banana can add creaminess at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is healthier, while bouillon cubes are a budget option.

1

Cut sweet potatoes into small pieces.

2

Add salt and water to the sweet potatoes, cover, and allow to cook.

3

Once sweet potatoes are cooking, add minced meat to a pan and break it up.

4

Add onions and garlic to the minced meat and season to taste.

5

Cook the minced meat until fully cooked, then set aside in a bowl.

6

In the same pan, add more oil and the rest of the onions, then add blended tomato paste and mix.

7

Leave the tomato mixture to cook.

8

Check on the sweet potatoes; they should be about 90% cooked.

9

Strain out the water from the sweet potatoes and fry them in cooking oil until golden brown.

10

Season the sauce with curry powder and other favorite seasonings.

11

Add the cooked minced meat back into the pan with the sauce and add some water to loosen it.

12

Once the sweet potatoes are golden brown, take them off the heat.

13

Add leftover carrots and green spring onions to the sauce and turn off the heat.

14

Plate the boiled and fried sweet potatoes, then add the meaty sauce on top.

15

Top with vegetables for color and flavor.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsautéing

Equipment Needed

baking sheetskilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Sweet Potato and Meat BowlSavory Sweet Potato Bowl

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