Description
A hearty and flavorful Sloppy Joe Bowls recipe featuring roasted sweet potatoes and a savory ground beef mixture simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This dish combines comfort and nutrition in a bowl perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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
- Prepare the Roasted 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 pan and drizzle with avocado oil. Sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over them. Toss with your hands gently to coat all pieces evenly. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Cook the Sloppy Joe Meat: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Crumble and cook the beef until browned and the onions are tender. Season with chili powder, dried mustard, celery seed, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey, making sure everything is well coated. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly into four bowls. Top each with the sloppy joe meat mixture. Garnish with dill pickle slices and sliced red onion or your preferred toppings. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for lean ground beef for a leaner option.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sloppy joe meat.
- Leftover roasted sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Make sure to toss the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting for even cooking and caramelization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
