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Description
A delicious twist on the classic sloppy joes, served on sweet potato buns for a sweet and savory flavor combination that kids love.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 sweet potato buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on sweet potato buns.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or turkey.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing brown sugar.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg