Easy Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

5 from 2 votes

Sweet potato sloppy joes are the ultimate protein-packed comfort meal. Make these on low effort nights when you need something healthy but delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Healthy, High Protein, Whole Foods, Whole30

Servings: servings

Position oven rack to the middle and pre-heat to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Spray sweet potato halves with cooking spray on all sides. Coat with salt and pepper.
Place sweet potatoes flat side down onto prepared sheet pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork and totally cooked through.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the sloppy joe mix. Pre-heat a large saute pan or pot to medium.
Add beef and crumble with a spatula.
When the beef is half pink, add onion, bell pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions and peppers are tender and cooked through.
Add garlic and stir. Cook until just fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add Ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Stir in parmesan until melted and combined.
Assemble bowls: Place sweet potato half flat side up. Scoop sloppy joe mixture over top. Add toppings and enjoy!

Fridge storage: Let everything cool before transferring to food containers. Store sweet potatoes, sloppy joe mix, and toppings separately. You can refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezer storage: Store your sloppy joe filling in the freezer and re-heat on the stove when you're ready to serve. I recommend preparing the baked sweet potatoes fresh for best results. Store for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Re-heat: My favorite way to re-heat the sweet potatoes is in the air fryer at 400 F for 5-6 minutes. You could also re-heat the sweet potatoes in a 400 F oven wrapped in foil for 10 minutes, or until heated through. The sloppy joe filling can be re-heated on the stove over medium heat, or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.