Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)
Tender sweet potatoes filled with savory ground turkey and veggies make an easy, satisfying dinner for any night.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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4 medium sweet potatoes
→ Filling
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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450 grams lean ground turkey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon coconut sugar
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1.5 teaspoons ground mustard
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2 to 3 pinches cayenne pepper
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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3 teaspoons tamari or coconut aminos
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425 grams tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
# Steps:
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Wash, pat dry, and pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook on the potato setting for 12–14 minutes, turning halfway, until tender. Alternatively, microwave at standard setting for 5–7 minutes, turning once, then continue in 30-second intervals if needed until fully softened.
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Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing until the vegetables begin to soften.
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Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink and lightly browned.
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Stir in minced garlic, coconut sugar, chili powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, tamari, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Mix well, then bring to a gentle boil. Remove the skillet from heat once the mixture is heated through.
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Slice the cooked sweet potatoes lengthwise and use a fork to gently fluff the interiors. Top each potato with a generous portion of the turkey mixture. Adjust salt and pepper if desired before serving.
# Notes:
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Tamari or coconut aminos offer a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
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Microwaving sweet potatoes significantly reduces preparation time compared to oven baking.