2011 Potluck Sloppy Joes

By boandozzy

1 sandwich equals 360 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 785 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Potluck Sloppy Joes in Healthy Cooking August/September 2010, p31

Ingredients

• 3 pounds lean ground turkey
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1-3/4 cups ketchup
• 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, celery, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, flour, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 2/3 cup turkey mixture onto each bun.

Or, cool turkey mixture and freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use frozen turkey mixture: Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Spoon 2/3 cup turkey mixture onto each bun. Yield: 12 servings.