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AIP sweet potato

Bacon Burger Stuffed Sweet Potato

5 from 1 vote
Dairy-free bacon burger stuffed sweet potatoes with crispy bacon, seasoned ground beef, a bright avocado crema and pickled red onions.
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Christina Marche

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ¼ cup Kosher salt plus 1 tsp, plus more as needed
  • 8 oz bacon, about 6 slices
  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 lean
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • 2 avocados, about 10 oz total pitted and scooped from the peel
  • 4 oz coconut yogurt
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • ¼ cup pickled onions
  • ¼ cup finely minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°. Scrub the sweet potatoes, pat dry, and rub all over with avocado oil. Spread ¼ cup salt in a shallow dish and roll each potato through it to coat.
  • Pierce the potatoes with a knife or fork and arrange in a baking dish. Roast until completely tender, 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife slides through easily or they reach an internal temp of about 210°.
  • Arrange the bacon on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast alongside the sweet potatoes until the bacon is crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate and let cool, then dice or crumble.
  • Spoon off 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat and warm it in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Break the meat into small pieces and cook, undisturbed at first, until the bottom is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
  • Make the avocado crema: mash the avocados with the coconut yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt (or blend in a small food processor) until smooth.
  • When the sweet potatoes are ready, slit them lengthwise and gently fluff the inside of the sweet potato with a fork.
  • Spoon in the ground beef, then top with the bacon, shredded lettuce, and pickled onions. Finish with a dollop of avocado crema and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve warm.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: AIP, AIP Modified, Paleo, Whole30