Healthier Sloppy Joes

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 hamburger buns

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
2. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, bell peppers, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 sloppy joe):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g (15% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV)
• Cholesterol: 40mg (13% DV)
• Sodium: 500mg (21% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (12% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 5g (19% DV)
• Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Easy to make
• Suitable for a casual American meal

User Comments:

• "These sloppy joes are a healthier alternative to the traditional recipe, but they still taste amazing."
• "I love that these are made with ground turkey instead of beef. It makes them much lighter and healthier."
• "I added a bit of shredded cheese to my sloppy joe and it was delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the sloppy joes even healthier, use whole-wheat hamburger buns.
• For a spicier sloppy joe, add more chili powder to taste.
• To make a vegetarian version, substitute the ground turkey for quinoa or lentils.