Cabinkat's Favorite Low Fat Sloppy Joes
Indulge in a healthier twist on a comfort food classic with Cabinkat's Favorite Low Fat Sloppy Joes! This wholesome recipe swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, delivering all the savory goodness you love with significantly less fat. A vibrant combination of diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic adds a fresh, aromatic base, while a zesty homemade sauce made from ketchup, low-sodium tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of apple cider vinegar infuses the dish with bold, tangy flavor. Sweetened ever so slightly with brown sugar and spiced with chili powder and smoked paprika, this saucy, satisfying meal is perfectly nestled in toasted whole wheat buns for a healthy, hearty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the ultimate family-friendly dinner option that’s flavorful, lower in calories, and irresistibly easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the turkey is browned and no longer pink.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked turkey and vegetables. Stir to fully combine and reduce the heat to low.
Step 7
Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns lightly, if desired.
Step 9
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the other halves. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1265.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1688.0 |
| Total Fat 55.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 324.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3362.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 187.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.1g | |
| Protein 122.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 568.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2373.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories