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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls

A delightful twist on the classic comfort food featuring roasted sweet potatoes and a savory homemade sloppy joe sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes Dice them for even cooking.
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil Adds healthy fats.
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose season salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley Adds herbal freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For seasoning.
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese Freshly grated.
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef Protein base.
  • 1.25 cups ketchup Key ingredient for sauce.
  • 0.25 cup water Adjusts sauce consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Balances acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard Adds tanginess.
  • 0.5 teaspoon white vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika Infuses smokiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Essential for flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Adjusts seasoning.
  • to taste sliced dill pickles For crunch.
  • to taste pickled red onions Adds sweet-sour notes.
  • to taste sliced raw jalapeños For spice.
  • to taste snipped chives or sliced green onions Adds freshness.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dice sweet potatoes into uniform pieces.
  2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with avocado oil, season salt, dried parsley, black pepper, and parmesan cheese. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook lean ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Drain excess fat if necessary, then add ketchup, water, sugar, mustard, white vinegar, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Assemble bowls starting with roasted sweet potatoes, followed by sloppy joe mixture on top.
  6. Top with sliced dill pickles, pickled red onions, sliced jalapeños, and chives or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

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