Sweet Potato Beef Boats (Easy, Cheesy & Loaded with Flavor!)

Looking for a family-friendly dinner that’s as satisfying as it is simple? These Sweet Potato Beef Boats are a game-changer. Think roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with sticky, savory ground beef and topped with melty mozzarella or creamy avocado. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally customizable.

Whether you’re eating clean or just trying to get dinner on the table fast, this recipe checks all the boxes—and it’s perfect for meal prep, too!hout the hefty price tag or long prep time. Plus, it's packed with omega-3s, protein, and antioxidants, making it both delicious and nutritious.

Why You’ll Love These Sweet Potato Beef Boats

• Easy weeknight dinner: Just roast, cook, and stuff!

• Healthy but hearty: Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber and vitamins, and ground beef adds satisfying protein.

• Kid-friendly + customizable: Skip the spice for little ones or add extra toppings for yourself.

How to Make Sweet Potato Beef Boats

Step 1: Roast the sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub with olive oil and salt. Roast for 45–60 minutes or until soft and fork-tender.

Step 2: Make the sticky beef
In a pan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, honey, and smoked paprika. Let it simmer until saucy and sticky (about 5 minutes).

Step 3: Assemble
Slice roasted sweet potatoes open and gently mash the inside with a fork. Fill each potato with beef mixture.

Step 4: Add your toppings
For melty mozzarella: Sprinkle on top and broil for 2–3 minutes.
For avocado: Add after beef, then drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Tips for Success

• Short on time? Microwave the sweet potatoes instead of roasting (about 8–10 minutes).

• Make it low-carb: Use spaghetti squash instead of sweet potatoes.

• Meal prep-friendly: Cook everything ahead and assemble when ready to eat.

Serving Suggestions

These beef-stuffed sweet potatoes are filling on their own, but you can also serve them with:

• A fresh cucumber salad

• Roasted broccoli or green beans

• A drizzle of ranch or chipotle sauce for dipping

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Sweet Potato Beef Boats (Easy, Cheesy, and Family-Friendly!)

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Author Kim Alexander

Prep time

10 Min

Total time

10 Min

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Ingredients

For the sweet potatoes:

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt

For the beef filling:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Optional Toppings:

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (for melty cheese lovers)
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
• Green onions
• Pickled red onions
• Spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha)
• Sesame seeds or crushed tortilla strips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub with olive oil and salt. Roast for 45–60 minutes or until soft and fork-tender.
2. In a pan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, honey, and smoked paprika. Let it simmer until saucy and sticky (about 5 minutes).
3. Slice roasted sweet potatoes open and gently mash the inside with a fork. Fill each potato with beef mixture.
4. For melty mozzarella: Sprinkle on top and broil for 2–3 minutes.
5. For avocado: Add after beef, then drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1271

Fat

76 g

Sat. Fat

25 g

Carbs

95 g

Fiber

19 g

Net carbs

76 g

Sugar

26 g

Protein

55 g

Sodium

2190 mg

Cholesterol

184 mg

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These Sweet Potato Beef Boats are everything I love in a dinner—easy to make, full of flavor, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re eating gluten-free, trying to get more veggies in, or just love a cozy meal, you’re going to want this in your weekly rotation.