Sloppy Janes Healthy Sloppy Joes

Say hello to "Sloppy Janes," the guilt-free, flavor-packed twist on classic Sloppy Joes! This healthier version swaps out traditional ground beef for extra-lean ground turkey, while sneaking in nutrient-rich veggies like shredded carrots, red bell peppers, and spinach. The rich, tangy sauce—made with unsweetened tomato sauce, low-sodium tomato paste, a touch of honey, and a kick of smoked paprika—brings the bold flavors you crave, without the overload of sugar or sodium. Served on toasty whole-grain buns, these Sloppy Janes are a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner option, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for anyone looking to indulge in comfort food with a healthy upgrade!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup unsweetened tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole-grain hamburger buns
• 4 fresh spinach or lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the shredded carrot and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground turkey to the empty space. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until fully browned.

Step 5

Stir the cooked vegetables and ground turkey together in the skillet.

Step 6

Mix in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Toast the whole-grain hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 9

Assemble your Sloppy Janes by spooning the turkey mixture onto the bottom halves of each bun. Add a layer of fresh spinach or lettuce leaves before placing the top half of the bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthier Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1491.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1812.1

Total Fat 35.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 3185.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 62.2g
Protein 162.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 692.3mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 3965.2mg	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: 16.8%

Protein: 34.5%

Carbs: 48.7%