Sloppy Joe Bowls

5 from 1 vote

Sloppy Joe Bowls are a hearty, deconstructed take on the classic sandwich, featuring seasoned ground beef in a tangy tomato-based sauce served over a base of baked potato wedges. These bowls are simple to make and will be a hit with the whole family!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword sloppy joe bowls

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 433kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

1 medium russet potato - sliced into wedges
2 medium sweet potatoes - sliced into wedges
1 medium onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper - or more
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
6 cloves garlic - minced

For the meat:

1 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion - diced
1/2 cup bell pepper (any color) - diced
1 pound lean ground beef
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Other:

dill pickles - to serve
pickled onions - to serve
chopped cilantro - to serve

Instructions

Prep potatoes and onions. Wash potatoes, and slice in short wedges. Slice the onions into rings. Place potatoes and onions in a mixing bowl.
1 medium russet potato, 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1 medium onion
Add oil and seasonings. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes and onions and mix well. Add the seasonings and stir again. Arrange all on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bake potatoes. Bake potatoes in a 425-degree preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove pan and gently flip the potatoes. Add the minced garlic to the potatoes and bake again until fork tender, approximately 15 minutes.
6 cloves garlic
Brown beef. Meanwhile, heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and add diced onions, bell peppers, ground beef, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, using a spatula to break up the beef. Stir frequently.
1 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add ingredients to beef. Then add the yellow mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes, adding water as needed to moisten.
2 Tablespoons yellow mustard, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
Assemble bowls. To four serving bowls, arrange ingredients – the roasted potato wedges and onions, and the sloppy Joe mixture. Top with pickled onions dill pickles, and chopped cilantro.
dill pickles, pickled onions, chopped cilantro
Serve Sloppy Joe Bowls. Serve bowls as a complete meal or with sides of your choosing.

Notes

Instead of a combo of roasted sweet potatoes and russet potatoes, you could try some mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.
Store leftovers in meal prep containers for lunches on the go. We like to double this one for large groups.

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