Turkey and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes are a weeknight favorite, and this version adds finely diced sweet potato to the saucy turkey filling. Everything cooks in one skillet, then goes straight onto buns for a simple family dinner.

The sweet potato softens as it cooks with the onion, so it blends into the filling while adding a little sweetness. Serve the sloppy joes with whatever easy side you have on hand.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The filling cooks in one skillet.
• It uses familiar, easy-to-find ingredients.
• The sweet potato adds a vegetable right into the main dish.

Turkey and Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes Recipe

Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cook time: About 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and finely diced
• ½ onion, diced
• ¾ cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 buns

Directions

1. Add the diced sweet potato and onion to a skillet with a splash of water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato begins to soften.
2. Add the ground turkey. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it is fully cooked and reaches 165°F.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.
4. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender and the filling has thickened.
5. Spoon the filling onto the buns and serve.

Quick tip: Dice the sweet potato small so it softens quickly and mixes evenly into the sloppy joe filling.

These are easy to put on the dinner rotation when you want something familiar with a small twist.