Sloppy Joes Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while monterey jack is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork.

Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.

While the potatoes bake, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the skillet, if necessary.

Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let cool slightly.

Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously into each sweet potato half.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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