Sweet Potato Wedges With Chilli Con Carne
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: Mexican, Education, Hospitality, Brain FoodDifficulty: Intermediate
Servings
10
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
1
hour30
minutesLearn the art of combining flavours with our Sweet Potato Wedges With Chilli Con Carne recipe! This dish not only offers a delicious meal but also teaches you about the balance of sweet and spicy flavours. Discover how to create perfectly crispy sweet potato wedges and a rich, hearty chilli con carne from scratch. Get the full recipe and start your culinary journey today!
Ingredients
4 kg 4 Sweet potatoes
1 kg 1 Beef mince
330 g 330 Green lentils
1.6 kg 1.6 Tinned chopped tomatoes
650 g 650 Onions
650 g 650 Celery
650 g 650 Carrots
650 g 650 Leeks
5 5 Garlic cloves
330 ml 330 Water
5 g 5 Chilli powder
15 g 15 Ground cumin
15 g 15 Ground coriander
15 g 15 Mexican spice mix
500 g 500 Guacamole
Directions
- Fry beef mince until browned.
- Dice the onion, celery, carrot and leek and add to the pan. Fry until onions are translucent and vegetables soft.
- Halfway through, add chopped garlic and spices.
- Add lentils, tomatoes and water and simmer until the lentils are cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, and cook on a lightly oiled tray in the oven at 180C until soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- To serve, portion out the wedges and top with chilli and guacamole.
Notes
- Plant based swap: Switch the beef mince for a vegan mince alternative.
