Healthy Sloppy Joes
A healthy take on the classic Sloppy Joes made with lean ground turkey and colorful veggies for a guilt-free meal that satisfies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole grain buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on whole grain buns.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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