This Fancy Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes recipe puts a delicious twist on classic sloppy joes by pairing sweet and tangy seasoned ground beef with tender baked potatoes and melty cheese. The flavorful beef mixture comes together quickly with brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and beef broth for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Serve these loaded baked potatoes with a simple salad, coleslaw, or your favorite green vegetable for a hearty and satisfying meal. This is an easy ground beef recipe that’s perfect when you want something comforting but a little different from the usual dinner routine.
Fancy Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
These Fancy Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes put a delicious twist on classic sloppy joes by pairing sweet and tangy seasoned ground beef with tender baked potatoes and melty cheese. The flavorful beef mixture comes together quickly with brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and beef broth for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook potatoes by baking in oven until fork tender, or microwaving until fork tender. While they cook, brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
- With skillet over medium heat, add in brown sugar, all spice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer until liquid reduces by half.
- To serve, split a potato and press it to open it up. Put a scoop of meat onto potato and top with cheese immediately.Easy sides: bagged salad of choice, coleslaw, or any green vegetable.
Baking gives a crisper skin but can take a long time, especially with sweet potatoes, so if I need dinner quickly, I use the microwave method. I also do a mix of Russet and sweet potatoes, depending on what each family member prefers.
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