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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
TYPE OF DISH: Home Chef Recipes, Main Course
LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Gluten-Free
COOKING METHOD: Air Fryer, Oven, Stove Top
Make easy Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, savory sloppy joe meat, and fresh toppings. A hearty gluten-free dinner recipe from Dei Fratelli.

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, .