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Sweet potato sloppy joe bowls with coleslaw and pickles

Sloppy Joe Bowls With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
A childhood classic, made healthier! High in protein, and BIG on flavor, these easy gluten-free sloppy joe bowls are made with sloppy joe beef, crispy seasoned roasted sweet potatoes, creamy coleslaw & a few fresh finishes you'll LOVE.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Servings: 4 servings (+a little extra coleslaw)
Calories: 466kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:

  • 1.5 pounds Sweet Potatoes diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 TBSP. Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp. Paprika
  • ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp. Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp. Smoked Paprika

FOR THE SLOPPY JOE MIXTURE:

  • 1 tsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef I like 93% lean
  • ½ cup Diced Onion
  • ½ cup Diced Green Bell Pepper optional
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ¾ tsp. Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ½ tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 TBSP Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp. Yellow Mustard
  • ½ tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • ⅔ cup Ketchup
  • ⅓ cup Water
  • pinch brown sugar optional

FOR THE SLAW

  • 14-16 oz. pkg. Tricolor Coleslaw Mix
  • ½ cup Mayo
  • 1 ½ TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
  • Pinch Celery Salt optional
  • 1 tsp. Sugar optional

TO SERVE:

  • Sliced Dill Pickles or Pickled Red Onions

Instructions

  • PREHEAT OVEN & ROAST POTATOES. Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir to coat evenly, then spread out in an even layer on a greased sheet pan. Roast 30-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • MAKE THE SLOPPY JOE MIXTURE. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef. Cook 8-10 min until ground beef is fully cooked through, then add onion and bell pepper and cook 4-5 min, to soften. Add garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, and tomato paste and cook 1-2 min till fragrant. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, Ketchup, and water. Cook 5-8 min till thickened. Taste & add a pinch of brown sugar, if desired.
  • MAKE COLESLAW. Add slaw mix, mayo, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and celery salt (if using) to a large bowl. Stir to coat evenly with dressing. Taste and add sugar, if desired. Chill until you’re ready to serve. (Slaw can be made several hours in advance!)
  • BUILD BOWLS. Layer bowls with sweet potatoes, sloppy joe mixture, and coleslaw, and garnish with pickles or pickled onions, as desired. Store leftovers in separate containers 3-4 days in the fridge.

Notes

  • BEEF. I like using lean ground beef (93% lean), so I don't need to drain any extra fat from the pan. If you use something like 80/20 or 85/15, you may prefer to drain extra fat from the pan before adding the veggies. 
  • MOM TIP. If your kids have texture issues, feel free to skip the bell peppers. You can also grate the onion for a finer texture that blends more seamlessly into the ground beef. 
  • MAKE-AHEAD TIPS. The coleslaw can be made several hours in advance. Keep in mind it’ll soften the longer it sits, so I love it best within 2-3 hours. If you like softer slaw, feel free to make it further in advance! To speed up prep later, you can also dice the sweet potatoes or mix up the spice blends. 

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free sloppy joe recipe, gluten free sloppy joes

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 beef mixture and 1/4 sweet potatoes (coleslaw & toppings not included) | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.2g | Protein: 27.1g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 71.2mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 1095.2mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 20.5g | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 79.2mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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