2009 Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes

By boandozzy

1 sandwich equals 304 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 870 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey Sloppy Joes in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009, p63

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 10 hamburger buns, split

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.

Stir in the tomato sauce, water, sloppy joe mix and brown sugar. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun. Yield: 10 servings.