Go Back
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Slaw
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and prick each one several times with a fork. Bake for 45 minutes until soft when squeezed.
  • While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
  • Slice each baked sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork. Spoon the sloppy joe beef mixture into each potato. Top with a generous scoop of slaw before serving.

Notes

Make the slaw up to two hours ahead and keep it in the fridge so the flavors meld while the sweet potatoes bake. If the beef mixture thickens too much during simmering, add a splash of water to loosen it. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave, though the slaw is best added fresh.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Large skillet, Mixing bowl