Description
A juicy, low-fat sloppy joe made with lean ground turkey, whole grain buns, and fresh veggies. This homemade version avoids processed additives and delivers hearty, flavorful comfort food in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Lean ground turkey
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup bell peppers, diced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
1.5 cans (24 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp flour
6 whole grain buns
Instructions
Dice onions, bell peppers, and buns. Set aside 4 tbsp of crushed tomatoes for thickening.
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add onions and sauté 2 minutes.
Add turkey to the skillet, breaking apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (8 minutes).
Stir in bell peppers, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp mustard. Cook 4 minutes until tender.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and remaining 1 tbsp mustard. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp reserved tomatoes and add to the skillet. Cook 2 minutes.
Toast buns under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Spoon filling into bottom halves; top with buns and serve.
Notes
Use non-stick skillet to skip oil
Replace mustard with tamari or gluten-free option
Use alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce for halal/non-alcoholic compliance
Add Greek yogurt or cheddar cheese for extra protein
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slop joe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg