Grass-Fed Beef Sloppy Joe with Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges

By á-7737

Calories 660kcal, Fat 34.0g, Proteins 32.0g, Carbs 60.0g

Ingredients

• 20 • oz sweet potatoes
• 1 large red onion
• grass-fed ground beef
• barbecue spice (use 2½ Tbsp)
• 4 potato buns
• kosher salt
• ground pepper
• olive oil
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 Tbsp sugar

Details

Adapted from dinnerly.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prep ingredients
Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the center. Scrub sweet potatoes and cut lengthwise into ½-inch wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice all of the onion.

2. Roast sweet potatoes
In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and a few grinds pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on center oven rack until tender and browned in spots, 20-25 minutes.

3. Brown onions & beef
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5–7 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up large pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes.

4. Simmer beef
Meanwhile, in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk 1¼ cups water, ½ cup ketchup, 4 teaspoons of the barbecue spice, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir into beef mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until sauce is thick and glossy, 10–12 minutes.

5. Finish & serve
Halve buns and place directly on the oven rack to toast, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle 3 teaspoons of the barbecue spice on the roasted sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Divide sloppy Joe mixture between the buns and serve spiced sweet potato wedges alongside. Enjoy!

6. Take it to the next level
Feeling adventurous? Blister up some tomatillos, and maybe a jalapeño or serrano. Throw them, along with some fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, into a food processor. Give it a buzz and make a bright salsa verde to drizzle on top of your sammies.