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Healthier Sloppy Joe

Healthier Sloppy Joe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 443kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 red or green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon date honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 whole wheat buns

Instructions

  • Heat evoo in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, pepper and celery, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add ground turkey, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook for about 5 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, date honey and chili powder. Simmer until everything is hot, adding water if needed to thin out the sauce. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before spooning onto buns. Serve with pickled vegetables or raw veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthier Sloppy Joe
Amount per Serving
Calories
443
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
751
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
52.8
g
18
%
Fiber
 
8.3
g
35
%
Sugar
 
17.3
g
19
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.