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Easy Cheesy Sloppy Joe Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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A quick and comforting weeknight dinner featuring baked russet potatoes stuffed with savory sloppy joe meat and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 1 pound ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the russet potatoes clean, pierce each several times with a fork, and place directly on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes until skins are crisp and insides are soft. (Optional: microwave for 5-7 minutes first to speed up baking.)
  3. While potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking meat apart, until browned and onions are translucent, about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly.
  6. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the insides into a mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch thick shell.
  7. Add butter, a pinch of salt, and a handful of shredded cheddar to the potato flesh. Mash gently until creamy but still slightly textured.
  8. Spoon the cheesy potato mixture back into each potato shell. Top with a generous scoop of sloppy joe filling, then sprinkle with more cheddar cheese.
  9. Return stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), until cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden tint.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

If short on time, microwave potatoes before baking to reduce oven time. Drain excess fat from beef if too greasy to avoid soupy filling. Cheese choice affects flavor and melt; sharp cheddar recommended. Prepare sloppy joe filling a day ahead for better flavor. Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain texture; reheat in oven instead.

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Keywords: sloppy joe, baked potatoes, cheesy, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipe

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