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Korean BBQ Beef Loaded Sweet Potatoes Packed With Bold Flavor


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  • Author: Diva
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Roasted sweet potatoes loaded with savory Korean BBQ beef, fresh toppings, and a flavorful sweet-spicy sauce—hearty, satisfying, and packed with bold flavor.


Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 500g beef strips or ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Wash sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork.
  3. Bake sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  4. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add beef and cook until browned.
  7. Pour Korean BBQ sauce over the beef and cook until thickened and glossy.
  8. Slice open baked sweet potatoes and fluff the inside slightly.
  9. Top each sweet potato with Korean BBQ beef.
  10. Add cucumber, shredded carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Adjust gochujang for preferred spice level.
  • Use ground turkey or chicken as an alternative.
  • Add kimchi for extra authentic flavor.
  • Serve immediately while sweet potatoes are warm.
  • Store leftover beef refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasted / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean Fusion