Sweet Potato Sloppy J Casserole

Based on a sloppy joe recipe with Japanese sweet potatoes added. Works surprisingly well as a quesadilla filling. Can eat as a chili or use in a sandwich, grain bowl, or tacos. Ingredients: 1lb ground beef 1lb ground turkey 1 yellow onion 1 can tomato sauce 4 tsp grated garlic 2 tsp pepper 1 can red kidney…

Based on a sloppy joe recipe with Japanese sweet potatoes added. Works surprisingly well as a quesadilla filling. Can eat as a chili or use in a sandwich, grain bowl, or tacos.

Ingredients:

  • 1lb ground beef
  • 1lb ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 4 tsp grated garlic
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 can red kidney beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 3 diced sweet potatoes, roasted
  • 3-4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbs ketchup
  • 2 tbs dijon mustard

Instructions:

Brown the beat with onions, garlic, and pepper. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire, ketchup and mustard to pan and mix. Layer sweet potatoes, beans, and the beef/turkey mix in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours. Add cheese to melt into the mix if desired.

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