Description
A healthier take on classic sloppy joes, perfect for busy parents and picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for at least 15-20 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture warm on whole wheat hamburger buns.
Notes
- You can finely grate the vegetables to hide them for picky eaters.
- Add a splash of water or broth if the mixture becomes too thick while simmering.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg