⏱ 90 min totalGround Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Per 1 serving · 291 g · 15 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g13% of calories
- Carbs36g33% of calories
- Fat26g54% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (291 g) has 423 calories, with 14 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin A (117% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber34%
- Vitamin A117%
- Vitamin C47%
- Vitamin E22%
- Vitamin K122%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine15%
- Choline11%
- Calcium12%
- Magnesium18%
- Selenium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato
⅛ lb Ground beef
⅛ small Red bell pepper
⅛ medium Onion
½ tbsp Olive oil
¼ tbsp Cilantro
⅛ tbsp Paprika
⅛ tsp Coriander seed
⅛ tbsp, whole Cumin seed
¾ tsp, ground Oregano
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ cup, chopped Kale
¼ tbsp Lime juice
¼ fruit Avocado
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
- 2
While the sweet potatoes are baking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and olive oil, and sauté until the vegetables are tender. Mix in all the spices, then add the kale and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Slice the baked sweet potatoes open lengthwise and mash the insides slightly. Fill each sweet potato with the beef and kale mixture. Drizzle with lime juice and serve with sliced avocado.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (291 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1,050 μg | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 42 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 147 μg | 122% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 54% |
| Folate (B9) | 94 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 51% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 43% |
| Choline | 58 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 117 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1,016 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 209 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 10 μg | 18% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 38 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 12,492 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 16 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 15 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 2 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 17 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 423 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 80minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 51minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 60minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
One serving of Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (1 serving) has 423 calories, which works out to 145 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
161 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Ground Beef and Kale Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?
7.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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