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Turkey sloppy joes on whole wheat bun with melty cheese.
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Turkey Sloppy Joes

from kristineskitchenblog.com
These Turkey Sloppy Joes are a quick 30 minute meal made with ground turkey, healthy veggies and BBQ sauce. Serve them on toasted burger buns with French fries and broccoli on the side for a meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 medium carrot finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce 8 ounce can
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

For serving:

  • 5 whole wheat burger buns toasted
  • shredded gouda or mozzarella cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Add turkey to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook turkey, breaking it up into pieces, until it starts to brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and water. Stir; reduce heat to a low simmer, and cook 10 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Serve sloppy joes on toasted burger buns, topped with shredded cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2.721IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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