Sloppy Joe stuffed sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are baked and stuffed with a savory beef mixture for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Sweet Potato5Count
Ground Beef500Grams
Onion1Count
Garlic2Clove
Bell Pepper1Count
Tomato Sauce400Grams
Tomato Paste2Tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce2Tbsp
Brown Sugar1Tbsp
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper0.5Tsp
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Cheddar Cheese100Grams

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.
  2. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  5. Stir in diced bell pepper, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Once sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, then slice open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture into each sweet potato, top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Kitchen equipment

Baking SheetLarge Skillet