Sweet Potato Hash

Okay, this is delicious.

If you want something that's fast, easy and tremendously yummy, here you go:

I got the idea from some of my kids, but it was never written down.  This is my spin.  Of course, I never measure anything, so all measurements are approximate guesses.  I would rather say, "Sprinkle liberally with . . ." or, "Add a tiny pinch of . . . "  but I know that more definitive language is helpful to many.  However, feel free to use your own panache with the seasoning.

Apart from the seasonings, there are essentially two (2) ingredients in this dish!  If you have a well stocked seasoning cupboard, it should be nearly effortless to put together.

Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 + 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. molasses
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. (+ more) Italian seasoning (a blend that has marjoram, rosemary and thyme, along with oregano and basil)
1/2 +1/4 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. fennel seed
1 tsp. curry powder
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 cup + 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method:
1.  Peel and cube the sweet potatoes.  Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice.  Set aside.
2.  Brown the ground beef in a large, heavy pot.  If it was fatty, drain off a good deal of the fat.  Leave some . . . enough to continue browning a selection of the seasonings into the beef, as well as to be used to saute the sweet potato when you add it later.
3.  Add 1/2 tsp. salt, molasses, 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. garlic, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. fennel.  Saute over medium heat until fragrant (your mouth might start to water a little).
4.  Start oven preheating to 400F.
5.  Dump the lemony sweet potato cubes in with the ground beef and continue to saute, stirring over medium heat.
6.  While sauteing, sprinkle with another 1/2 tsp. salt, another 1/4 tsp. garlic, 1 tsp. curry powder and 1/8 tsp. nutmeg.
7.  Remove from heat (or turn off gas burner).  Stir in 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
7.  Turn into a baking pan (buttered if it's one that sticks) -- I use a "baking stone" -- round, 11 inch, straight sides.
8.  Top with another 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (or more, if you wish), and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and black pepper.
9.  Bake at 400F for about 30 minutes.  Check so you don't burn it.  Ovens vary.  It's perfect if you can get it when the potatoes are turning golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside.  The meat on the edges should be slightly crisped, and savory.
10.  This is fabulous served with steak sauce (like A1) for a condiment.

This serves approximately 2-4 people, depending on who they are, and how long it has been since their last meal.  I think a 9 x 13 glass baking dish would be the right size for a double recipe.