Hearty Sloppy Joe Bowls

Name: Hearty Sloppy Joe Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into small cubes; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; Oil for cooking

A fun and nourishing twist on a classic comfort food that serves everything up in a bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 14, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

These sloppy joe bowls are one of my favorite ways to get a good dose of veggies and protein into a busy weekday meal. They are so satisfying and simple to put together, making them perfect for your weekly meal prep or a quick family dinner.

I love adding sweet potatoes and extra veggies to the mix because it adds such a nice texture and keeps things interesting. If you want a little extra crunch, try scooping these up with your favorite tortilla chips or serving them over some crisp greens.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
1 onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for cooking

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced sweet potatoes.
2
Cook the sweet potatoes for about 10 minutes until they are tender and starting to brown, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.
4
Add the onion and bell pepper to the beef and cook until the vegetables are soft.
5
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
6
Pour in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar, then stir well to combine everything.
7
Add the cooked sweet potatoes back into the pan and stir gently to heat through, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8
Serve warm in bowls with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, green onions, or a side of crunchy chips.

💡 Tips

These bowls store beautifully in the fridge for up to four days in airtight containers. If you want a fresh crunch, wait to add your chips or fresh toppings until right before you sit down to eat. You can also swap the ground beef for ground turkey if you prefer a lighter option.

#Dinner #High Protein #Healthy #Comfort Food

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