Pork-Free Sloppy Joes

These Pork-Free Sloppy Joes are a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic American dish, made with ground turkey and a zesty sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they're served on soft buns and packed with taste.

Ingredients

• Ground turkey - 300 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ketchup - 1/4 cup
• Worcestershire sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Hamburger buns - 2

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked turkey and vegetables, stirring well to combine.
7. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. While the mixture simmers, lightly toast the hamburger buns if desired.
9. Spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, topping with the other half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from turkey, promoting muscle health.
• Contains vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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