Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp low sugar ketchup
- 1 Tbsp mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional)
- Olive oil spray, for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the scrubbed and pierced sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until soft.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Slice open each baked potato lengthwise, fluff the insides with a fork, and spoon the sloppy joe mixture on top.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it over the filling and let it melt under the broiler for about 1 minute for a golden finish.
Notes
Consider garnishing with sliced green onions or fresh parsley. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg