Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey; ⅔ cup onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; ½ cup green pepper, chopped; ½ cup red pepper, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; ¼ teaspoon salt substitute; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey
⅔ cup onion
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
½ cup green pepper, chopped
½ cup red pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt substitute
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Remove seeds from jalapeno peppers and dice.
2
Dice onion and bell peppers.
3
Saute onion, jalapenos and green pepper in EVO then set aside.
4
Cook ground turkey crumbling into little pieces.
5
Drain and return to pan.
6
Add pepper and onion mixture you set aside.
7
Over med-high heat add all of the remaining ingredients into the pan.
8
Stir mixture and bring to a slight boil.
9
Lower heat, cover and simmer on low for 5-10 min to fuse flavors.
10
Serve on either sesame rolls or hamburger buns and top with low fat shredded cheddar.
11
If you like it hot, throw in 1 more jalepeno pepper.

348

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey, ⅔ cup onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, ½ cup green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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