BEEF + SWEET POTATO SLIDERS
MAKES 3 SERVINGS
Macros: 545 cal, fat 19g, carbs 54g, protein 39g, fibre 7g
Ingredients:
3 large sweet potatoes or yams
1/3 cup reduced fat shredded cheese
Non-stick cooking oil spray
BEEF SLIDERS:
1 lb extra lean ground beef, or bison
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
TOPPINGS - CHOOSE WHAT YOU ENJOY
(NOT INCLUDED IN MACROS IF TRACKING IN MY FITNESS PAL
mayo & ketchup
avocado, mashed or sliced, or guacamole
red onion, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
lettuce
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375 and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice your sweet potatoes into 1/3 inch thick discs. Arrange on one of the prepared baking sheets. Lightly spray with oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees f. for 20-25 minutes. Flip them over once during baking time.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the beef sliders. Stir really well then take large spoonfuls of meat mixture and form into mini patties or sliders. Lay sliders on one of your prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until meat is done to your liking. As soon as the beef sliders are ready, remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle them with shredded cheddar. To assemble your sliders, lay one slice of roasted sweet potato, then add 1 Tablespoon of mashed avocado, or homemade ketchup & mayo, if desired. Top with one beef patty, lettuce, a slice of tomato, and red onion; Finish the slider with a second sweet potato disc. Repeat with remaining sliders. Serve immediately and enjoy!
