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Healthy Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A nutritious and hearty twist on the classic sloppy joe, served inside roasted sweet potatoes for a complete, fiber-rich meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes approx. 800 g
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 450 g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced, 100 g
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced, 80 g
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Scrub sweet potatoes and prick skins with a fork several times.
  2. Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir until combined.
  7. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  8. Slice roasted potatoes lengthwise, fluff the flesh, and top with the beef mixture.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftover beef mixture and cooked potatoes in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The beef mixture can be frozen for up to 2 months.