Healthy Tasty Sloppy Joes
Say goodbye to guilt without sacrificing flavor with these *Healthy Tasty Sloppy Joes*! This family-friendly recipe swaps out traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, creating a lighter yet equally satisfying take on a classic comfort food. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like diced bell peppers, onions, and garlic, and simmered in a tangy, smoky sauce made with low-sodium tomato products, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, every bite bursts with bold flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, these sloppy joes are served on toasted whole-grain buns for added fiber and nutrition. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, serve them as is or load them up with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce and crunchy pickles for an irresistibly healthy twist on a beloved classic. Keywords: healthy sloppy joes, lean ground turkey recipes, quick weeknight dinner, low-sodium sloppy joes, family-friendly meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 buns whole grain hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- optional toppings (e.g., sliced pickles, shredded lettuce)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil or olive oil.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the mixture on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
While the mixture simmers, lightly toast the whole grain hamburger buns, if desired.
Spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Add optional toppings like sliced pickles and shredded lettuce, then top with the other half of the bun.
Serve warm and enjoy your Healthy Tasty Sloppy Joes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3244 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.2 g | ||
| Protein | 136.7 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3265 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
