Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as you cook.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 650mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and tangy
- Ground turkey provides a lean and healthy alternative to traditional sloppy joes
- Colorful and flavorful vegetables add nutrition and texture
- Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal
User Comments:
- "These sloppy joes were so good! The ground turkey was really juicy and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet."
- "I love that this recipe uses ground turkey instead of beef. It's a healthier version of my favorite comfort food."
- "The vegetables in this dish added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a green bell pepper, you can use another type of bell pepper, such as yellow or orange.
- If you want a spicier sloppy joe, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as fries, onion rings, or coleslaw.
