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Cozy Sloppy Joe Baked Potato Bar Recipe Easy for a Crowd

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A warm, filling, and easy-to-make sloppy joe topping served on fluffy baked russet potatoes, perfect for feeding a crowd with customizable toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8–10 large russet potatoes (about 5 pounds/2.3kg)
  • About 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream, for topping
  • Green onions or chives, sliced
  • Pickled jalapeños or banana peppers, sliced (optional)
  • Butter, unsalted and softened, for potatoes
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning potatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly, prick each a few times with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place on a large baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until skins are crispy and insides are soft.
  2. While potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add chopped onions, green bell pepper, and garlic to the beef. Stir and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more Worcestershire sauce or brown sugar if desired.
  6. Once potatoes are done, carefully slice each down the middle. Fluff the insides with a fork and add a pat of butter and a pinch of salt and pepper to each.
  7. Set up the baked potato bar by placing potatoes on a platter or plates. Spoon generous amounts of sloppy joe meat over each potato. Offer bowls of shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and optional jalapeños for guests to customize.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

To speed up cooking, microwave potatoes before baking to reduce oven time. Prepare sloppy joe mixture a day ahead and reheat gently. For extra crispy potato skins, broil potatoes 2-3 minutes before serving. Use russet potatoes for best fluffy texture. For vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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Keywords: sloppy joe, baked potato, crowd recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, ground beef, potato bar

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