Chilli Con Carne Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Written By Annika Rose

There’s something grounding about this meal, tender roasted sweet potatoes filled with spiced grass-fed beef and finished with fresh toppings and creamy smashed avocado. Wholesome, balanced, and designed to fuel recovery while still feeling light and vibrant.

Chilli Con Carne stuffed sweet potatoes topped with melted cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado, and shredded lettuce.

Perfect for when you want comfort and nourishment in equal measure. Each serve delivers the right balance of protein, slow carbohydrates, and healthy fats, helping your body recover and restore, the Pilates way.

Flat lay of raw ingredients for Chilli Con Carne including grass-fed beef mince, onion, garlic, capsicum, canned tomatoes, and Mingle Chilli Con Carne seasoning

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

Mince

500g lean beef mince

400g canned tomatoes

1 sachet Mingle Chilli Con Carne seasoning

1 medium onion, finely diced

1 medium red capsicum, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

Sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce, lite sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, smashed avocado, and lime wedges arranged on a chopping board.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes & Toppings

(Serves 4)

4 small sweet potatoes or 2 medium sweet potatoes (halved)

2 medium tomatoes, diced

2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

4 tbsp lite sour cream

4 tbsp salsa

2 cups shredded lite cheese

1 large avocado, smashed with pinch of salt and squeeze of lime

Lime wedges, to serve

Grass-fed beef mince cooking in a pan with onion, garlic, and capsicum for Chilli Con Carne.

Method

1. Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 200°C (fan-forced). Pierce each sweet potato with a fork and roast on a tray for 35-40 minutes, or until soft and golden.

2. Cook the chilli: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant.

3. Add mince and spice: Stir in the beef mince, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned. Add diced capsicum, canned tomatoes, and the Mingle Chilli Con Carne seasoning. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

4. Prepare the toppings: Smash avocado with a pinch of salt and lime. Chop tomatoes, shred lettuce, and arrange sour cream, salsa, cheese, and lime wedges.

5. Assemble: Slice open each roasted sweet potato, lightly mash the centre, and spoon the chilli over top followed by sprinkle of cheese. Add smashed avocado, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. Finish with a squeeze of lime.

Final plated Chilli Con Carne stuffed sweet potato topped with melted cheese, smashed avocado, salsa, shredded lettuce, and lite sour cream.

Nutritional Snap Shot (Approx.)

(Per Serve)

Calories: ~470 kcal

Protein: ~41 g

Fat: ~17 g

Carbohydrates: ~28 g

Fibre: ~11 g

Key Nutrients: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Folate, Healthy Omega-3 Fats, Fibre

Simple, flavourful, and balanced, this dish is the perfect way to nourish body and mind. Whether post-class or midweek dinner, it brings warmth and energy without the heaviness. For a little extra freshness, serve with a side of lime-dressed greens.

Annika Rose
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