# Ingredient List:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
→ Sloppy Joe Filling
02 - 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
03 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup tomato sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or gluten-free alternative
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/3 cup water
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Optional Toppings
16 - Sliced green onions
17 - Chopped fresh parsley
18 - Shredded cheese (omit for dairy-free)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper, sauté for 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Break apart with a spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
05 - Cut open each baked sweet potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Spoon the Sloppy Joe filling generously over each potato.
06 - Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped parsley, and shredded cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
