Sloppy Joe Sliders with Sweet Potatoes

You’ve worked all day, just picked up the kids from their extracurricular activities. You get home and realize it’s dinner time! What will you cook tonight? Oh no! Does this scenario sound familiar?

Trust me, you are NOT alone! With school back in session, the days go by so quickly… it’s hard to keep everything together. And then, on top of that, you want to make sure that the meal you’re preparing is balanced and healthy! Whew, it’s tough!

Today I’ve come to lighten your load and stress levels lol! I’ve come up with a dish that’s a classic, traditional favorite that all kids love! These kid-approved Sloppy Joe Sliders with Sweet Potatoes are super yummy and super easy to make.

Sweet potatoes, you ask?? Yes! If your kids are anything like mine, you know that getting them to eat veggies can be very challenging. In my recipes, I always try to find a few creative ways to add in a few veggies in here and there.

But, how much do you really know about sweet potatoes? They are probably healthier than you ever knew.

7 Incredible Sweet Potato Health Benefits

• Sweet Potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and copper.
• When compared to white potatoes, sweet potatoes have more vitamins and antioxidants.
• They are a great source for digestive health, hence the fiber.
• Sweet potatoes keep your heart healthy. They contain potassium which helps balance out sodium to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
• They are great for your eyes with alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
• Sweet potatoes fuel your brain with choline and manganese.
• Find yourself stressed? Load up on sweet potatoes. They’re high in magnesium which helps ease stress and anxiety.

How to Make Sloppy Joe Sliders with Sweet Potatoes

These Sloppy Joe Sliders with Sweet Potatoes were a breeze to make!  Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and the shredded sweet potato.  Using a spoon, break up the meat and stir until browned.

Next, add in the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onions are translucent.

To make the homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add the sauce to the meat mixture and stir until the meat is fully cooked and sauce is evenly combined. Season with salt/pepper to taste. Let simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.

Cut the dinner rolls in half and place the bottom half in a baking dish. Add Swiss cheese slices and top with meat. Place the top of the rolls back on top and brush the rolls with melted butter, and sprinkle with minced onion.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until rolls are toasted and cheese is melted.

Slice into individual sliders and garnish with parsley, if desired. I hope your family loves these Sloppy Joe Sliders with Sweet Potatoes as much as mine! Enjoy!

Sloppy Joe Sliders with Sweet Potatoes

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Servings 15

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 sweet potato peeled & shredded
• 1 onion diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 8 slices swiss cheese
• 15 Hawaiian Rolls
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• Salt/pepper to taste

For the Sloppy Joe Sauce:

• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and the shredded sweet potato. Using a spoon, break up the meat and stir until browned.
• Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onions are translucent.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Add to the meat mixture and stir until the meat is fully cooked and sauce is evenly combined. Season with salt/pepper to taste. Let simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.
• Cut the dinner rolls in half and place the bottom half in a baking dish. Add Swiss cheese and top with meat. Place the top of the rolls back on top and brush the rolls with melted butter, and sprinkle with minced onion.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until rolls are toasted and cheese is melted.
• Slice into individual sliders and garnish with parsley, if desired.
• Serve warm and Enjoy!