My family loves these Healthy Sloppy Joes! They're so easy and just as good as the classic sloppy joes you adored as a kid; made from scratch, piled high on a toasted bun— every meaty bite messy and delicious. Grab some lean ground turkey (or beef) and get ready to win some awards at the dinner table tonight, all in under half an hour.
1 1/2cupshomemade tomato sauce(or store-bought tomato sauce or pizza sauce from a can)
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
3tablespoonstomato paste
1teaspoonsriracha sauce or hot pepper sauce
1tablespoonpure maple syrup(or honey)
For serving:
Optional for garnish- finely chopped fresh parsley
Hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat oil in large skillet over medium to high heat.
Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes and until onion is soft.
Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Add turkey to the same skillet; cook, over medium heat, stirring frequently to break up the turkey, for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add onion mixture, tomato sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, tomato paste, sriracha sauce and maple syrup to cooked turkey. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
Sprinkle each serving with fresh parsley before serving, if desired. Serve on a warm hamburger bun. Enjoy!
Notes
*Lean ground chicken or lean ground beef will also work.Photos by Sasha at Eat Love Eats.