Healthy Sloppy Joes
Healthy Sloppy Joes are a delicious and guilt-free twist on the classic comfort food, featuring lean ground meat and fresh vegetables enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these flavorful sandwiches deliver nostalgia without excess calories. Customize them with whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps to suit your dietary preferences, ensuring every bite is as satisfying as it is wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1/2 cup no-sugar-added ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and bell peppers into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey or chicken for about 7-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the chopped onions and bell peppers; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt; stir to combine.
- Let it simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve on whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg