Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Indulge in a delightful twist on the timeless favorite with our Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes recipe. This version swaps out the bun for hearty, nutrient-packed sweet potatoes. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these Sloppy Joes are a guaranteed hit for any mealtime.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 436kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pound ground turkey
15 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 tabespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
1 green pepper diced
1 jalapeno seeded and diced, optional

Instructions

Bake the sweet potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork several times. Bake for 45 minutes or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
Make the sloppy joe mixture. Add the olive oil to a hot skillet. Add the onions and cook until softened. Add the garlic and ground turkey. Cook until the turkey is browned. Add the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste, stir well. Add the chipotle chili powder, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the green pepper and jalapeno if using. Cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
Serve. Slice the sweet potatoes open then equally divide the sloppy joe mix between the potatoes. Serve hot.

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