Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe’s

Flavour your sloppy Joe mince with a smoky seasoning and serve it over tender sweet potatoes instead of a bread roll. The sweet potatoes perfectly complement the tangy, flavourful filling. Top it off with sour cream and cheese for a fun and easy weeknight dinner.

Serves 4

Effort: Easy

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 1 hour

Gluten free

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 green capsicum, diced

• 2 tbsp smokey cue seasoning

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp beef stock powder

For Serving

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

• Sour cream

• Grated cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180c fan.

2. Wash the sweet potatoes. Place them on a lined baking tray in the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes or until they are tender.

3. Meanwhile, let's prepare the smokey cue mince on the hob.

4. In a large pan over medium heat, cook the beef mince until browned.

5. Add diced onion, garlic, and green capsicum to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are softened.

6. Stir in smokey cue seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, tomato paste, and beef stock powder. Mix well.

7. Simmer the mixture for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavours to come together and the sauce to thicken. Leave on a low simmer until the sweet potatoes are ready.

8. Once the sweet potatoes are fully cooked, remove them from the oven.

9. To serve, cut a slit in each sweet potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter if you desire.

10. Spoon the smokey cue mince generously over each sweet potato. Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Hints & tips

Gluten free tip - Make sure this recipe is gluten-free, be sure to check the ingredients for the Worcestershire sauce to make sure it's gluten-free.

Easy swaps - Feel free to use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes if that's what you have on hand.

Batch cook - This recipe is perfect for batch cooking. Simply double the mince ingredients and freeze half for a later date.

Serving suggestion - Pair this dish with extra sour cream and grated cheese, accompanied by a side of green salad. For an extra burst of flavour, serve it with this Smokey Southwest salad on the side.

Storage - Store in the fridge for 3-4 days using the leftovers for quick lunch ideas. Sloppy joe mince is suitable for freezing.