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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes

Kids love this healthier old fashioned sloppy joe recipe, it really is the best! Full of vegetables and flavor, these sloppy joes will become your new family favorite!
Course Main Course, Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 half cup servings
Calories 113kcal
Author Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil*
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet**
  • Add chopped bell peppers, onion, and celery to the skillet and saute for five minutes
  • Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Stir well.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook until meat is browned.
  • Add the remainder of the ingredients and stir well.
  • Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Using a good quality food chopper will save time and will help ensure the pieces of celery, bell pepper, and onion are small enough that they will blend right in with the meat. 
* The type of oil you use will depend on the type of pan you have. Some pans (i.e: ceramic non-stick) advise users not to use extra virgin olive oil when cooking with it (when heating the pan). If this is the case, use a higher heat oil like avocado oil or canola oil.
**The heat setting will depend on the type of skillet you will be using due to the difference in heat conduction. For instance, if you will be using a skillet made by Green Pan or Le Creuset, they often recommend cooking on medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg