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Sloppy Joe Comfort Food Dinner

Who says comfort food can't be guilt-free? This lighter take on classic sloppy joes delivers all that sweet, tangy, messy goodness you crave without the calorie overload. Serve on whole wheat buns with a side salad, and you've got a weeknight winner that'll have the kids (and hubby!) asking for seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce no salt added
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns if desired, then spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom buns (about 2/3 cup per serving). Top with the other bun half and serve immediately.