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Healthy Sloppy Joes

A lighter, protein-packed twist on classic sloppy joes made with lean ground turkey, vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sloppy Joe Base
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp low-sugar ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp mustard
To Serve
  • 4 whole-grain buns
  • fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Brown ground turkey fully, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook to deepen flavor.
  5. Add remaining sauce ingredients and simmer until thick and rich.
  6. Serve hot on toasted whole-grain buns.

Notes

Simmer longer for deeper flavor and thicker texture.