These loaded sloppy joe bowls with roasted potatoes are a fun and hearty twist on classic sloppy joes. Crispy roasted potatoes are topped with cheese, homemade sloppy joe meat, pickles, pickled red onions, sour cream, and cilantro for a dinner that is full of flavor. It is an easy family meal that feels comforting, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights.
8medium russet potatoes peeled and diced into 3/4-1 inch pieces
2Tbspolive oil
1tspsweet paprika
1tspgarlic powder
½tspsea salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
For the sloppy joe meat:
1lbground beef
½onionfinely chopped
⅓red bell pepperfinely chopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1Tbsptomato paste
⅔cupketchup
⅔cupwater
1Tbsplight brown sugar
1tspyellow mustard
¾tspchili powder
½tspWorcestershire sauce
½tspsalt
Toppings:
cheddar cheeseshredded
pickles
pickled red onions
sour cream
fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Add the diced potatoes to a bowl and toss with olive oil. Add in paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss again to coat. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. I like to line mine with parchment paper for easy clean up.
Bake at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown the beef with the onion and pepper. Drain off any excess grease. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add in the tomato paste. Stir well and cook for a minute or so, until the tomato paste is well incorporated.
Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir well to combine. Simmer for about 7-9 minutes, until the mixture has thickened.
To serve, divide the potatoes between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with shredded cheese, followed by the sloppy joe meat. Add pickles, pickled red onion, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of cilantro to each bowl and serve. Serves 4.