Turkey Sloppy Joes

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by: Matt Zentz

For a healthier sloppy joes recipe, this one takes the prize. By itself, ground turkey has little flavor, but the addition of Worcestershire, maple syrup, and hot pepper sauce makes this into perfect mid-week meal.

This is a Fixate recipe.

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 42m

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil, divided use
  • 1 lb. raw ground 93% lean turkey breast
  • ¾ cup chopped onion (approx. 1 medium)
  • ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • (approx. 1 medium)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups all-natural tomato sauce, no salt or
  • sugar added
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free
  • 1½ tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 4 slices low-sodium sprouted whole-grain
  • bread (like Ezekiel®)
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley
  • (for garnish; optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently to break up the turkey, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in second large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  5. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  6. Add onion mixture, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add turkey to tomato mixture. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  8. Place a slice of bread on each serving plate. Top evenly with turkey mixture (approx. 1 cup).
  9. Sprinkle each serving evenly with parsley before serving, if desired.