Description
These sloppy joe bowls offer a hearty, saucy, bun-less meal featuring ground beef and roasted sweet potatoes with fresh toppings. They provide classic flavor in an easy, fork-friendly format.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire style sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Arrange them in a single layer.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once, until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
- While the potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion.
- Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the beef reaches 160°F internal temperature and the onions are soft.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire style sauce, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and saucy.
- Divide the sweet potatoes between bowls and top with the sloppy joe beef mixture.
- Finish with lettuce, pickles, and red onion. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cut the sweet potatoes evenly so they roast at the same rate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American