Sweet Potato Sloppy Joes

• 2-3 sweet potatoes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 4 tbs. tomato paste
• 3 tbs. water
• 4 carrots, finely chopped or grated
• 2 lb. ground protein
• 28 oz. can tomato sauce
• agave syrup or brown sugar to taste
• 3 tbs. apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbs. dijon mustard
• salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.

1. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add onion and peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add tomato paste, water and carrots, cooking for another 2 minutes. Add ground meat and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking.
2. Add tomato sauce, sweetener, vinegar, spices and mustard. Allow to come to a low boil, then lower the heat and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
3. Taste for seasoning.

sweet potatoes, onion, green bell peppers, tomato paste, water, carrots, ground protein, tomato sauce, syrup, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/sweet-potato-sloppy-joes-52902981 (may not work)