[VIDEO] Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe Bowls

[VIDEO] Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe Bowls

from cleanfoodcrush.com
4 servings

[VIDEO] Sweet Potato Sloppy Joe Bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil, divided
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef or bison
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup homemade ketchup, tomato paste, or tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos, tamari, Braggs liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsps maple syrup or raw honey
  • Optional topping ideas:
  • sliced jalapeños
  • pickled red onions
  • pickles

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Place the sliced sweet potatoes on your prepared baking sheet and drizzle

  3. 3

    with 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, then give them a good toss to coat well then arrange in a single layer. Roast for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Add in the red onion and bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes, until just soft.

  6. 6

    Add in the ground meat and cook, breaking mincing the meat as it cooks with a wooden spoon.

  7. 7

    Once the meat is cooked through, stir in all the remaining ingredients.

  8. 8

    Continue to cook for a couple of minutes to combine all the flavors. Taste test and adjust as desired.

  9. 9

    To assemble your bowls, add the roasted sweet potatoes as a base, and top with your sloppy joe mixture.

  10. 10

    Garnish with sliced jalapeños and pickled red onions, if desired.

  11. 11

    Enjoy!