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30-Minute Healthy Homemade Sloppy Joes (High-Protein & Low-Sugar)

A quick and nutritious twist on a classic favorite, these sloppy joes are packed with protein and low in sugar!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey or 93% lean grass-fed beef

Vegetables

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Sauces

  • 1 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Buns

  • 4 whole whole-wheat or keto-friendly hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add ground turkey or beef, cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce, vinegar, coconut aminos, and mustard. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thick.
  • Spoon meat mixture onto buns and serve immediately!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite toppings like avocado or cheese!
Keyword turkey