Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Serve the sloppy Joe mixture on hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
- Sodium: 550 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Spicy and flavorful
- Ground turkey adds a lean protein source
- Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal
User Comments:
- "These sloppy Joes are so good! They have just the right amount of spice."
- "I love that these sloppy Joes are made with ground turkey. It makes them healthier than traditional recipes."
- "My whole family loved these sloppy Joes. We will definitely be making them again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to drain the excess fat from the ground turkey before adding the vegetables. This will help to reduce the calorie content of the dish.
- If you don't have hamburger buns, you can serve the sloppy Joe mixture on tortillas or bread.
- You can also add other toppings to your sloppy Joes, such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, or onions.
