Description
Sloppy Joe Bowls offer a delicious twist on the classic sandwich by serving savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce over roasted sweet potatoes, creating a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
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 the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place the cubed sweet potatoes on the sheet, drizzle with avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then use your hands to toss them until evenly coated.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until they are tender and cooked through.
- Cook the Sloppy Joe meat: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with a little oil. Add the ground beef and diced onion, crumbling and cooking the beef until browned and onions are tender.
- Season and add sauce: Stir in chili powder, dried mustard, celery seed, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Stir to coat the meat mixture evenly.
- Simmer the meat mixture: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and Sloppy Joe meat evenly into bowls. Top with dill pickle slices and sliced red onions or your preferred toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the dish healthier.
- Substitute avocado oil with olive oil if preferred.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the sloppy joe meat for added nutrition.
- Adjust the honey to make the sauce sweeter or more tangy depending on your taste.
- Serve with a side of leafy greens or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
