Description
Sloppy Joes on Roasted Sweet Potatoes is a delicious twist on the classic dish, featuring savory ground beef piled atop tender, roasted sweet potatoes. This nutritious and satisfying meal combines sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Cut sweet potatoes into wedges. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Reduce heat and stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture over roasted sweet potatoes and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg