Sloppy Joes (Lightened Up) Recipe

Name: Sloppy Joes (Lightened Up)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs extra lean ground turkey breast; nonstick cooking spray; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2-2 cups); 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 2 ½ tablespoons ketchup; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 8 hamburger buns (the small, plain ones, not the large BBQ buns); olive oil flavored cooking spray; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs extra lean ground turkey breast
nonstick cooking spray
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2-2 cups)
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 ½ tablespoons ketchup
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 hamburger buns (the small, plain ones, not the large BBQ buns)
olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Crumble ground turkey into a large, deep skillet coated with nonstick spray and heated over medium-low heat.
2
Cook and stir until turkey is cooked through, breaking up into smaller chunks with spoon while stirring (about 5-10 minutes).
3
Drain.
4
Add garlic and cook until just turning white, about 1 minute.
5
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
6
Add chili powder and stir into turkey mixture.
7
Add ketchup, tomato sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
8
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer until thickened as desired,about 5-10 minutes.
10
Taste and correct seasonings.
11
Meanwhile, place oven rack for broiling.
12
Split buns and set on a baking sheet.
13
Spray each half bun with a spritz or two of olive oil spray, to lightly coat the whole surface.
14
Sprinkle each with a dash or two of garlic powder, and top each half bun with 1/2 tablespoon parmesan.
15
Broil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
16
To assemble, top each bottom half bun with 1/8 of the sauce, then place top half of bun over sauce and serve right away.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs extra lean ground turkey breast, nonstick cooking spray, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2-2 cups), and more.

Yes, Sloppy Joes (Lightened Up) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Sloppy Joes (Lightened Up)

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