The Ultimate One-Pan Sloppy Joe
Quick, easy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this one-pan sloppy joe recipe puts a healthier twist on a comfort food your whole family will crave!
Carbohydrates 11g
Protein 19g
Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g
Sodium 590mg
Fiber 2g
Sugar 7g
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (I used 97/3)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 medium onion (approximately 1 cup)
- 1 handful spinach (approximately 1 cup), chopped
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- For Serving: whole grain hamburger buns, baked sweet potato, bed of lettuce, bowl quinoa or rice
Sauce
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup (I used Heinz "Simply"!)
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce of your choice (I used Primal Kitchen's unsweetened classic barbecue!)
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3-4 shakes hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, and ground turkey to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until browned.
- Add onion, green bell pepper, and spinach. Cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add sauce ingredients and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve as desired and enjoy!
Notes
*The nutrition figures are based on one serving (total of 6 servings) and should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Figures do not account for serving method (bun, greens, etc.)
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