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Comforting Sloppy Joe Baked Potato Bar Recipe for Easy Crowd Meals

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A comforting and customizable sloppy joe baked potato bar perfect for feeding a crowd with simple ingredients and fuss-free preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large russet potatoes
  • Olive oil (for rubbing skins)
  • Coarse salt (to season the skins)
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for topping)
  • Chopped green onions or chives (for topping)
  • Diced pickles or jalapeños (for topping)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for topping)
  • Crumbled cooked bacon (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub russet potatoes clean and pat dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork. Rub skins with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place directly on oven rack or baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes or until skins are crisp and a fork slides easily into the center. Flip potatoes halfway through baking for even cooking.
  2. While potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the beef. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and soft.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats beef. Add water or broth if too thick.
  5. Prepare toppings: shred cheese, chop green onions, dice pickles, crumble bacon, and set out in bowls.
  6. Once potatoes are done, slice open lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork. Set potatoes, sloppy joe filling, and toppings buffet-style for guests to assemble their own.

Notes

Flip potatoes halfway through baking for even cooking. Simmer sloppy joe filling low and slow to deepen flavors and avoid watery sauce. Prepare toppings while filling simmers. For softer potato skins, wrap potatoes in foil before baking. Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to keep recipe gluten-free. Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for lighter or vegetarian options. Keep wet toppings like sour cream on the side until serving to avoid soggy potatoes.

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