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Sweet Potato Nachos with Chipotle Beef

Crispy sweet potatoes topped with a one pan spicy chipotle beef mixture, shredded cheese, and a creamy salsa. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chipotle ground beef with sweet potatoes, ground beef and sweet potato nachos, sweet potato nachos
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef 96/4
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes 800 grams total
  • 1/2 C 125g Canned Black Beans, drained
  • 1/2 C 125g Canned Corn, drained
  • 1/2 C 56g Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese

Chipotle Sauce

  • 3/8 C 90g Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 1/4 C 66g Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp 30mL Lime Juice
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. (You could also use an air fryer.)
  • Wash the sweet potatoes before cutting them into 1" cubes (or slice them if you'd rather have chip-shaped potatoes). Spray them with nonstick cooking spray and add salt/pepper to taste before placing on the baking sheet. 
    one pan chipotle beef sweet potato nachos step 5
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are as crisp as you'd like. 
  • While the potatoes are in the oven, add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salt/pepper to taste. 
    one pan chipotle beef sweet potato nachos step 1
  • Cook the ground beef until no pink remains. 
    one pan chipotle beef sweet potato nachos step 2
  • While the ground beef cooks, add the chipotle beef sauce ingredients to a blender or processor. Pulse until smooth before adding to the beef. Add the black beans and corn and simmer over low heat until the sweet potatoes are ready.
    one pan chipotle beef sweet potato nachos step 4
  • Once the sweet potatoes are crispy, add the beef and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
    one pan chipotle beef sweet potato nachos step 6
  • Top with creamy salsa, sliced avocado, or your choice of toppings. 

Notes

  • Each serving has 6 Smart Points.
  • 1 serving = 1/8 total recipe. I don't have the weight for each serving, unfortunately. If you'd like weights for precise servings, weigh the sweet potato nachos as a whole and divide their weight by 8. 
  • For the creamy salsa topping, mix 1/2 C (113g) plain fat free Greek yogurt with 1/4 C (60g) salsa. Not included in the nutrition facts.
  • Macros for the chipotle beef only: 865 calories, 111 grams of protein, 49 grams of carbs, and 22 grams of fat

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g