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Animal Style Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Recipe by Cal Reynolds on InstagramAdded 29 October 2026.
  • 50 min
  • Serves 3
  • 23 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 35 to cook. These Animal Style Loaded Sweet Potatoes feature juicy seasoned beef, sweet caramelized onions, and a tangy avocado‑mayo sauce served over crispy roasted sweet potato cubes. The combination delivers bold, comforting flavors perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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Animal Style Loaded Sweet Potatoes by Cal Reynolds, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

3 servingsMetric

Special Sauce

Caramelized Onions

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Beef

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Amounts as Cal Reynolds gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

Special Sauce

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the avocado mayo, ketchup, 1.5 tbsp yellow mustard, pickle juice, and the finely diced pickles. Season with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cane sugar to taste. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Caramelized Onions

  1. 2

    Dice the white onion into medium pieces. In a large skillet over medium‑low heat, melt the butter, then add the onions, a sprinkle of cane sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir every few minutes and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the onions are deep golden and caramelized.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  1. 3

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (425°F). Toss the diced sweet potato cubes with avocado oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is crisp and the interior is tender.

Beef

  1. 4

    Heat a large, greased skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. When the beef begins to brown, stir in 3 tbsp yellow mustard and your chosen beef seasoning. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through. If desired, place slices of American cheese on top of the hot beef and let melt briefly.

Assemble

  1. 5

    On each plate, arrange a generous portion of the roasted sweet potatoes. Top with the caramelized onions, then add the seasoned beef (with melted cheese if used). Drizzle the prepared special sauce over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Chill sauce before serving
Keep the special sauce covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the dish.
Flip potatoes halfway
Turn the sweet potato cubes over midway through roasting.
Stir onions occasionally
Stir the onions every few minutes while they caramelize to prevent sticking.
Melt cheese briefly
Place American cheese slices on the hot beef and let them melt for a short moment before serving.

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