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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls

A hearty and healthy twist on classic Sloppy Joes served over roasted sweet potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
Sloppy Joe Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup pickles sliced, optional

Method
 

Prepare Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Make Sloppy Joe Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes into bowls.
  2. Top with the Sloppy Joe filling.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions, and pickles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking. This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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