Ingredients
4 medium baking potatoes, such as Russet, scrubbed well
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
Β½ lb lean ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
ΒΌ cup ketchup
ΒΌ cup barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Β½ teaspoon salt
Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ΒΌ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Scrub the russet potatoes clean and prick them several times with a fork to prevent bursting.
2-Next, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45-60 minutes until tender. Remove, cool slightly, then slice in half and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
3-While the potatoes bake, brown the ground beef or preferred protein in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
4-Add diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to develop flavors. For vegan or dietary adaptations, use respective ingredients here.
5-Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly into the potato skins. Top with shredded cheese.
6-Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7-Finally, garnish with fresh herbs or diced green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful sloppy joes potato skins. This recipe can be adjusted at each stage to accommodate different dietary preferences and ingredient availability.
Last Step:
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π Bake potatoes a day ahead and scoop flesh while warm for easier handling.
π₯ Repurpose scooped potato flesh for mashed potatoes or hash browns.
π₯ Baking potato skins twice enhances crispiness for better texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking, SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 434 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Protein: 12 g
