Description

This Pork Meatballs Sweet Potato dish features flavorful pork meatballs paired with creamy sweet potato mash, making it an easy and satisfying meal for any night. Enjoy the combination of bold spices and a delicious sauce that complements the tender meatballs perfectly!

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

Combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Gently mix until just combined and form into 16 meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the meatballs, cooking until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes.
Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.
In a pot, place the cubed sweet potatoes, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
Return the skillet to medium heat and deglaze with bourbon, scraping up browned bits.
Add maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and chicken stock, then simmer before returning the meatballs to the skillet, covering, and cooking for 8-10 minutes until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and creamy, keeping warm.
Remove meatballs from the skillet and whisk cold butter into the sauce off heat until velvety and glossy. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the meatballs with the sweet potato mash and sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the meatballs marinate in the fridge for an hour before cooking.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
You can add more spices to the sweet potato mash if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 612
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 1050mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 130mg