Light Sloppy Ottos

Discover a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food with Light Sloppy Ottos! This flavorful recipe swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, keeping it lighter without compromising on flavor. A savory medley of sautéed onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and a sweet-tangy sauce infused with honey, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika creates an irresistibly rich and smoky filling. Served on toasted whole-grain burger buns and optionally topped with fresh spinach leaves, these Sloppy Ottos are a deliciously healthy option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with bold flavors, it’s the perfect balance of hearty and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lean ground turkey
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 4 pieces Whole-grain burger buns
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves (optional topping)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 6

Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.

Step 8

Toast the whole-grain buns lightly, if desired.

Step 9

Spoon the Sloppy Otto mixture onto the bottom buns. Top with fresh spinach leaves if desired, then place the top buns over the filling.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Light Sloppy Ottos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1467.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1930.6

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 324.0mg	0%
Sodium 3041.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 72.4g
Protein 134.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 475.6mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3670.7mg	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: 26.7%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 47.0%