Mini Sweet Potato and Roasted Pepper Sliders

Creamy roasted sweet potato rounds are a fun and absolutely delicious pairing with savory ground beef. Enjoy these sliders as an appetizer or serve with a fresh green salad for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients for mini sweet potato roasted pepper sliders

• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 large sweet potato
• 2-4 Roasted Piquillo Peppers, sliced
• 2 Romaine lettuce leaves, torn into 4 pieces

Makes 4

Directions for mini sweet potato roasted pepper sliders

1. Preheat grill.
2. Also, preheat oven to 425'F.
3. Peel sweet potato, trim ends and slice into 1/2" rounds (you will need 8 rounds total)
4. Spread sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet and bake at 425'F for 20-30 minutes, flipping part way through, until cooked through and tender but still hold their shape.
5. Combine ground beef, salt and garlic powder in a bowl and gently combine, do not overmix.
6. Using clean hands, form meat into 8 mini patties and place on a clean plate.
7. Grill sliders on a hot grill for approximately 7 minutes*, flipping half-way through, until meat reaches desired doneness.
8. Serve sliders hot, using sweet potato rounds as your bun with lettuce and a slice of delicious roasted pepper on top.

*grilling time may vary depending on your grill

Note: Piquillo peppers are roasted peppers, typically found near the pasta sauce in the grocery store. Choose peppers that are packed in water.

Alternate Topping Ideas in place of peppers: sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, a 1/2 tablespoon of guacamole, fresh tomato slice, 1 inch slice of cheese, 1 tsp crumbled blue cheese, etc.