Healthy Tasty Sloppy Joes

Say goodbye to guilt without sacrificing flavor with these *Healthy Tasty Sloppy Joes*! This family-friendly recipe swaps out traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, creating a lighter yet equally satisfying take on a classic comfort food. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like diced bell peppers, onions, and garlic, and simmered in a tangy, smoky sauce made with low-sodium tomato products, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, every bite bursts with bold flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, these sloppy joes are served on toasted whole-grain buns for added fiber and nutrition. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, serve them as is or load them up with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce and crunchy pickles for an irresistibly healthy twist on a beloved classic. Keywords: healthy sloppy joes, lean ground turkey recipes, quick weeknight dinner, low-sodium sloppy joes, family-friendly meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 buns whole grain hamburger buns
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
• 0 optional toppings (e.g., sliced pickles, shredded lettuce)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil or olive oil.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 7

While the mixture simmers, lightly toast the whole grain hamburger buns, if desired.

Step 8

Spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Add optional toppings like sliced pickles and shredded lettuce, then top with the other half of the bun.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy your Healthy Tasty Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1360.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1999.3

Total Fat 65.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 3243.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 136.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 584.6mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 3264.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.4%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 43.4%