Description

This Pork Meatballs Sweet Potato dish features mouthwatering meatballs that are perfectly browned and paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. It’s easy to prepare, hearty, and an excellent choice for a quick, comforting dinner. Featuring a blend of flavors, this meal is rich in taste and sure to please any palate.

Ingredients

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1 cup breadcrumbs
1 medium onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 large egg
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 cup chicken stock

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined and form into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned, about 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate.
Place sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Return skillet to medium heat and deglaze with bourbon, scraping up browned bits. Add maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and chicken stock, and simmer. Add meatballs back to skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
In a separate bowl, mash sweet potatoes with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Keep warm.
Remove meatballs from skillet. Off heat, whisk cold butter into sauce until glossy. Adjust seasoning then serve meatballs over sweet potato mash with sauce.

Notes

For a touch of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a healthier option.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 100mg