Igredients:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil, divided
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup homemade ketchup, tomato paste, or tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos, tamari, Braggs liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsps maple syrup or raw honey

Optional topping ideas:

  • sliced jalapeƱos
  • pickled red onions
  • pickles

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the sliced sweet potatoes on your prepared baking sheet and drizzle
  3. with 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, then give them a good toss to coat well then arrange in a single layer. Roast for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add in the red onion and bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes, until just soft.
  6. Add in the ground meat and cook, breaking mincing the meat as it cooks with a wooden spoon.
  7. Once the meat is cooked through, stir in all the remaining ingredients.
  8. Continue to cook for a couple of minutes to combine all the flavors. Taste test and adjust as desired.
  9. To assemble your bowls, add the roasted sweet potatoes as a base, and top with your sloppy joe mixture.
  10. Garnish with sliced jalapeƱos and pickled red onions, if desired.
  11. Enjoy!

Servings: 4

By vano