Sloppy Potatoes

Aired on: March 21, 2013, October 10, 2012

For a bread-free sloppy, go meat and potatoes. For a healthier choice, use ground white meat turkey or chicken over nutrient-rich sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

4 large Russet or sweet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
Olive oil cooking spray
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey or beef
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon cumin, a scant palmful
1 tablespoon coriander, a scant palmful
1 tablespoon chili powder, a scant palmful
1 onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato passata or purée
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped scallions and chopped pickles, for garnish

Yields: 4

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Prick potatoes, spray them with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Roast to tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Meanwhile, heat skillet with oil, a turn of the pan. Brown and crumble the meat and add salt, pepper, cumin, coriander and chili powder. Stir to fragrant, add onions and garlic, and soften 1-2 minutes. Add brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, passata or purée and simmer over low heat to develop flavor, about 2-3 minutes.

Top the baked potatoes or halved potatoes with sloppy sauce and cheese, scallions and pickles to garnish and serve. Eat the skins -- they are full of good nutrition!