Light Sloppy Joes
Savor the guilt-free comfort of Light Sloppy Joes, a healthier twist on the classic American favorite! This quick and easy recipe swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, delivering all the hearty flavor with fewer calories. A medley of finely chopped veggies—sautéed yellow onion, green bell pepper, and aromatic garlic—brings a wholesome depth to the dish, while a tangy, low-sugar sauce made with tomato sauce, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, and spices adds a satisfying kick. Perfectly nestled on toasted whole-wheat buns, these Light Sloppy Joes make an effortless weeknight dinner that’s family-friendly, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for those seeking a lighter take on a beloved classic!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (no sugar added)
- 0.25 cup ketchup (low-sugar or reduced-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 buns whole-wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Let the mixture simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Toast the whole-wheat hamburger buns lightly, if desired, and spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Light Sloppy Joes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 4494 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.2 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 122.0 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3102 mg | 66% | |
*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.
