Description
Healthy Sloppy Joes offer a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, blending lean protein and colorful veggies in a sweet and tangy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, providing an enjoyable meal that is both satisfying and nutritious. With minimal prep time, you can recreate the nostalgic flavors of childhood while keeping health in focus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sugar ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole grain buns or lettuce wraps for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the meat mixture, stir well, and let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Serve on whole grain buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg