These Sloppy Joe Bowls are loaded with 20 grams of protein per bowl! Saucy beef gets piled into bowls with crispy roasted sweet potatoes and a tangy homemade coleslaw recipe for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy!
Love easy sloppy joes? Then give my Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes a try!
Kelley’s Tips
Before You Get Started
- Dice Veggies Uniformly. Cutting onions, peppers, celery, and carrots into similar sizes ensures even cooking and balanced flavor.
- Swap the Ground Beef. You can use lean ground turkey or ground chicken, if preferred.
- Simmer the Sauce. Allow the ketchup, mustard, molasses, and seasonings to simmer for a few minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
- Make it Meal-Prep Friendly. Store components separately (sweet potatoes, meat, and coleslaw) to keep textures fresh all week.
Sloppy Joe Bowl Ingredients
- Ground Beef – Provides hearty, savory protein that’s the base of the Sloppy Joe filling.
- Veggies – The combination of onion, red bell pepper, celery and carrots adds natural sweetness, texture, and flavor depth to the filling.
- Sauce & Seasonings – This recipe uses ketchup, mustard, molasses, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper for a balanced mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that creates the signature Sloppy Joe taste.
- Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Roasted for a tender, slightly crisp base that pairs perfectly with the rich Sloppy Joe filling.
- Homemade Coleslaw Recipe – Fresh, tangy, and creamy, this adds crunch and balances the richness of the meat and sweet potatoes. The coleslaw is made with shredded cabbage, carrot, and fresh parsley, while the dressing is a simple combination of Greek yogurt, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper for light, refreshing flavor.
How to Make Healthy Sloppy Joe Bowls
- Sauté Veggies and Brown Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot add in onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add in beef, and cook until browned.
- Add Flavorings and Simmer: Season with salt and pepper, then stir in ketchup, mustard, molasses, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, then set aside until ready to assemble.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Add sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to a medium bowl and toss to combine.
- Roast: Spread onto a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy and tender in the middle.
- Make the Coleslaw: Add cabbage, carrot, and parsley to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, then pour over the veggies and toss.
- Assemble: To serve, divide the Sloppy Joe mixture between bowls or meal prep containers and top with roasted sweet potatoes and coleslaw. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
If you love these healthy sloppy joe bowls, don’t stop here! Try more of my Sloppy Joe creations, like Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Classic Sloppy Joes, or my Asian Sloppy Joes for even more flavor-packed twists on this comfort-food favorite.
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Recipe
Healthy Sloppy Joe Bowls
Healthy Sloppy Joe Bowls are comfort food made fresh. Lean, saucy beef gets piled into bowls with crispy roasted sweet potatoes and a tangy Greek yogurt coleslaw for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy.
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
Air Fryer Sweet Potato
- 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Greek Yogurt And Raw Honey Coleslaw
- 1 small head cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup full fat greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Sloppy Joe
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Once hot add in onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and beginning to caramelize.Add in beef, and cook until browned.
- Season with salt, and pepper. Add in ketchup, mustard, molasses, apple cider vinegar, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and oregano. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and heated through. Set aside until you are ready to assemble your bowls.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F.Add sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to a medium bowl and toss to combine.Spread onto a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy and tender in the middle.
Healthy Coleslaw
- Add grated cabbage, carrot and parsley to a large bowl, set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing on top of the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Set aside until you are ready to assemble.
Assembly
- To serve divide the sloppy joe's between bowls (or meal prep containers) and serve with sweet potatoes and coleslaw! This is perfect for meal prep or for dinner or lunch. Enjoy!
Notes
Use oven / air fryer mode: If your oven has the option cook them on air fryer for 15-20 minutes to ensure a super crispy potato!
Cut sweet potatoes into smaller uniform chunks to help them crisp up faster and cook evenly.
To save on time you can use pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of shredding your own cabbage and carrot.
Swap the ground beef with lean ground turkey or ground chicken, if preferred.
Make it meal-prep friendly by storing components separately (sweet potatoes, meat, and coleslaw) to keep textures fresh all week.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1servingCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1447mgPotassium: 1397mgFiber: 11gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 28307IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 5mg
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