Turkey Sloppy Joes

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
• 1 med onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 3/4 lb ground turkey (93% lean, dark meat)
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. dark-brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, spl

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from MarthaStewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve on whole-wheat rolls.