Sloppy Joe Sweet Potatoes

First time making sloppy joes, first time baking sweet potatoes. Very yummy

 

4 medium sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1 lb. ground beef, 2/3 c. ketchup, 1/3 c. barbecue sauce, 2 tbsp. yellow mustar d,1 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tbsp. Sliced green onions, for garnish

Preheat oven to 400° and place sweet potatoes on a medium baking sheet. Using a fork, poke potatoes all over. Place in the oven to bake until tender, 45 minutes to an hour.

Meanwhile, make sloppy joe mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain fat.

Stir in ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, brown sugar, chili powder and garlic powder and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes more.

When sweet potatoes are tender, cut a slit in the center of each sweet potato. Stuff with sloppy joe mixture and top with cheese. Return to oven to bake until cheese is melty, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.