SLOPPY JOE SWEET POTATO BOWLS

Easy Sloppy Joe Bowls

These Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food.  Crispy, roasted sweet potato chunks are topped with a  savory sloppy joe meat using Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce, then finished with fresh toppings like cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, jalapenos, and creamy coleslaw.  This easy, gluten-free dinner recipe is perfect to meal prep for busy weeknights and customized family dinners.  Delivering bold flavor and balanced comfort in every bite. 

Product image of 15 oz. Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce Can.

Made with Sloppy Joe Sauce

This recipe ready sauce starts with vine-ripened tomatoes and explodes with flavors of peppers, onion, and garlic! You can make sloppy joes in minutes without the extra mess with this family approved and picky eater friendly product!

Recipe Image of our Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls recipe
Recipe Image of our Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls recipe

SLOPPY JOE SWEET POTATO BOWLS

Easy Sloppy Joe Bowls

These Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food.  Crispy, roasted sweet potato chunks are topped with a  savory sloppy joe meat using Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce, then finished with fresh toppings like cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, jalapenos, and creamy coleslaw.  This easy, gluten-free dinner recipe is perfect to meal prep for busy weeknights and customized family dinners.  Delivering bold flavor and balanced comfort in every bite. 

Made with Sloppy Joe Sauce

This recipe ready sauce starts with vine-ripened tomatoes and explodes with flavors of peppers, onion, and garlic! You can make sloppy joes in minutes without the extra mess with this family approved and picky eater friendly product!

Product image of 15 oz. Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce Can.

SLOPPY JOE SWEET POTATO BOWLS

Easy Sloppy Joe Bowls

These Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food.  Crispy, roasted sweet potato chunks are topped with a  savory sloppy joe meat using Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce, then finished with fresh toppings like cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, jalapenos, and creamy coleslaw.  This easy, gluten-free dinner recipe is perfect to meal prep for busy weeknights and customized family dinners.  Delivering bold flavor and balanced comfort in every bite. 

Recipe Image of our Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls recipe
Product image of 15 oz. Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce Can.

Made with Sloppy Joe Sauce

This recipe ready sauce starts with vine-ripened tomatoes and explodes with flavors of peppers, onion, and garlic! You can make sloppy joes in minutes without the extra mess with this family approved and picky eater friendly product!

Total Time to Make Recipe30 minutes
Preparation Time for the Recipe5 minutes
Cook Time for the Recipe25 minutes
TYPE OF DISH: Home Chef Recipes, Main Course
LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Gluten-Free
COOKING METHOD: Air Fryer, Oven, Stove Top
SERVINGS: 4 servings
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 oz. can) Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce
  • 1 lb. Ground Pork
  • 2 (12 oz. bags) Frozen Sweet Potato Chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt, as needed
  • Black Pepper, as needed

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

  • Dill Pickle Slices, diced
  • Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • Jalapeno Peppers, thinly sliced

PICKLED RED ONIONS

  • 1 medium Red Onion, sliced
  • 3/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar

HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE COLESLAW

  • 1 (12 oz.) bag Coleslaw Mix
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Ketchup
  • 1 tsp. Pickle Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  • Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and add them to your air fryer. Fry them at 350 F for 20-25 minutes., or until they are fork tender.
  • Alternatively, you can bake them in your oven at 400 F for 20-25 minutes as well.
  • While the sweet potatoes are frying, add ground pork to a medium pan and cook on medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add Dei Fratelli Sloppy Joe Sauce to the ground pork and combine well.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are done cooking, add them to a bowl and top with the sloppy joe mixture and your selected toppings.

QUICK PICKLED RED ONION:

  • Thinly slice 1/2 red onion and put in a microwave safe bowl or jar with 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar.
  • Add rice wine vinegar so that it completely covers the red onion slices, about 3/4 cup.
  • Mix well and cover with a paper towel. Microwave for 2 minutes and carefully remove from microwave to cool.
  • These pickled red onion will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

HOMEMADE BURGER SAUCE COLESLAW:

  • Combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard, ketchup, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add burger sauce to coleslaw mix and combine well.

Chef's Tip:

What are Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls?
Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls are a healthier twist on classic sloppy joes made by topping roasted sweet potatoes with savory sloppy joe meat, cheese, pickled onions, jalapeños, and creamy coleslaw.
What protein works best for sloppy joe bowls?
Ground pork works well in this recipe, but you can also use ground beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives depending on your preference.
Can I meal prep Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls?
Absolutely. The sloppy joe mixture, sweet potatoes, and toppings can all be prepared ahead of time and assembled throughout the week for easy lunches and dinners.
What toppings go well with sloppy joe bowls?
Popular toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, jalapeños, diced pickles, burger sauce, or coleslaw.  With sweet potatoes it is recommended to add a topper that has some acidic flavor, this can be implemented with either pickles, jalapeno, or pickled red onions, .  
 
 

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