Description
A lighter version of the classic sloppy joes using lean ground turkey and homemade sauce, packed with flavor and less sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean, 93% lean recommended)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce (unsalted if possible)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole grain buns, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add a little oil.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Push the veggies to the side and add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Mix in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and maple syrup. Add smoked paprika if using.
- Let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until flavors meld, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mixture on whole grain buns, topped with optional veggies like baby spinach or shredded lettuce.
Notes
For extra veggies, consider adding finely chopped frozen veggie mixes. Leftovers can be frozen for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American