Sweet Potato Beef Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 teaspoons parsley flakes.
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2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, chopped.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
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2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary.
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1 pound of lean ground beef.
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped into little pieces.
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14.5 oz vegetable broth (or stock).
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1/2 cup heavy cream.
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1 1/3 cups quick-cooking rice.
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 400°F. Toss diced potatoes with oil and spices in a casserole pan.
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Bake your potatoes in the oven for about half an hour.
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In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Stir in chopped onion and let it soften.
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Stir in broth, cream, and rice to the beef mix, then pour everything over the potatoes. Cover the dish and bake for 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, then bake uncovered for 10 minutes until bubbly.
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Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
# Notes:
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Any variety of sweet potatoes works.
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If using fattier beef, drain off the grease.
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Feel free to swap vegetable broth with chicken broth.