Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes
A delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, this dish features baked sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful sloppy joe mixture, making it both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 pieces sweet potatoes Medium-sized, firm sweet potatoes
For the Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey Choose based on dietary preferences
- 1/2 piece yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 piece red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 piece jalapeño, seeds removed and very finely diced Adjust to taste for spice level
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste for spice level
- 3 tablespoons green onion, for garnish Sliced, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and poke holes all over each potato with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet or oven-safe pan.
Baking the Sweet Potatoes
- Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until soft and fork-tender.
Cooking the Filling
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add in the onion and red bell pepper, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the jalapeño and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Assembling the Dish
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and carefully cut each one down the center, scooping out some flesh to make room for the filling.
- Fill each sweet potato generously with the sloppy joe mixture.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
Serving
- Serve the Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes hot from the oven.
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Notes
For a vegan option, substitute meat with lentils or a meat substitute. These potatoes reheat well, making them great for meal prep.