Description
Sloppy Joe Bowls featuring roasted sweet potatoes and a flavorful ground beef sloppy joe mixture make a comforting and healthy twist on a classic favorite. This easy recipe combines tender, spiced sweet potatoes with a rich tomato-based meat sauce, served with pickles and red onions for added tang and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sloppy Joe Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- Dill pickle slices
- Sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425° F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place the cubed sweet potatoes onto the sheet, drizzle with avocado oil, then sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything by hand to coat evenly.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.
- Cook Sloppy Joe Meat: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of oil, then add the ground beef and diced onion. Use a spoon or spatula to crumble the beef and cook until fully browned and onions are softened.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in chili powder, dried mustard, celery seed, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Stir well to combine, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thickened.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and sloppy joe mixture evenly into four bowls. Top with dill pickle slices and sliced red onions or other desired toppings. Serve immediately for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and make the dish healthier.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat crumbles.
- If you prefer spicier bowls, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- You can swap avocado oil for olive oil if preferred.
- Serve with additional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
