Recipes
Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes
We’ve updated the classic recipe to include superfood sweet potatoes! In addition to adding good-for-you nutrients and fiber, sweet potatoes make Sloppy Joes heartier, too. All in all, a tasty way to bring new life to an old favorite.
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes
| 2 Tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 Pound ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey |
| 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice |
| 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup) |
| 12 Ounces orange- or yellow/white-fleshed sweetpotatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 2 1/4 cups) |
| 1 Teaspoon chili powder |
| 1 Teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 Teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes |
| 1 Cup beef or chicken broth |
| 2 Tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoons soy sauce |
| 4 to 6 hamburger buns, split |
| 4 Teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water |
| 1/4 to 1/2 cup shaved, grated, or shredded Parmesan cheese |
Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes Directions
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it up, for about 1 minute. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the sweet potato, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes (with their juices), broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits in the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the onion and sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Arrange a rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat. Arrange the buns, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 30 to 60 seconds.
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Arrange bottoms of buns on plates. Top with the Sloppy Joe mixture, cheese, and bun tops and serve.