Summer Squash Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Summer Squash Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lean beef or turkey; 1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 carrot, chopped; 1 1/2 cups summer squash, diced; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon mild chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 ounces cheddar cheese, thinly sliced; 6 hamburger buns

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lean beef or turkey
1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/2 cups summer squash, diced
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
6 hamburger buns

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1. Preheat the broiler. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 7 minutes. Add the onion and saute 2 minutes. Add the carrot and saute 2 minutes. Add the squash and saute 1 minute more.
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2. Stir in the tomato paste and 1 1/2 cups water, stirring until the paste has dissolved. Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, and oregano, and season with the salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until the mixture has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
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3. Divide the cheese among the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Transfer both halves of the buns to the broiler, open-faced, and toast until the cheese has melted and the top buns are toasted.
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4. Remove the buns from the oven and fill each sandwich with the squash-and-meat mixture. Serve immediately.

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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 pound ground lean beef or turkey, 1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), 1 carrot, chopped, 1 1/2 cups summer squash, diced, and more.

Yes, Summer Squash Sloppy Joes 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.

Summer Squash Sloppy Joes

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