Meal Prep Mongolian Beef Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 Sweet potatoes (medium sized)
• 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Onion (diced)
• 1.5 lb Lean ground beef (93% lean; transcript mentions bison as an alternative)
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Hot water (can substitute with bone broth)
• 3 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Ginger (minced)
• 1 tbsp Honey (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water)
• 0.5 cup Low fat Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• Green onions (sliced for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Chili pepper (sliced for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.

3. 3

   In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Microwave for 20-30 seconds until the butter is melted, then stir to combine.

4. 4

   Place the sweet potatoes in oven-safe meal prep containers or on a baking sheet. Brush the butter mixture generously over the surface of the potatoes.

5. 5

   Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour until tender.

6. 6

   While the potatoes bake, prepare the Mongolian beef. In a large skillet over low heat, sauté the diced onions for a few minutes until they are soft and translucent.

7. 7

   Add the lean ground beef (or bison) to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat slightly and cook for a few minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

8. 8

   Stir in the soy sauce, hot water (or bone broth), minced garlic, minced ginger, and a drizzle of honey.

9. 9

   Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.

10. 10

    Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.

11. 11

    Once the sweet potatoes are finished baking, slice them down the center. Load each potato with shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese and a generous portion of the Mongolian beef.

12. 12

    Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and sliced chili peppers before serving or sealing for meal prep.

Notes

Macros per meal prep (makes 4): 627 Calories | 45g P | 63g C | 21g F. The author suggests using oven-safe meal prep containers to bake the potatoes directly in the containers they will be stored in.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• meal-prep
• high-protein
• baked
• healthy
• beef
• sweet potato