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Turkey and Veggie Sloppy Joes

A fun and messy meal that kids love! Lean ground turkey mixed with finely chopped vegetables in a tangy tomato sauce, served on whole wheat buns with a side of carrot sticks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 whole wheat buns
  • 2 cups carrot sticks

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Add the chopped bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
  • While the turkey mixture is simmering, lightly toast the whole wheat buns if desired.
  • Divide the turkey and vegetable mixture evenly between the two buns, spooning it onto the bottom halves.
  • Place the top halves of the buns on the sloppy joe mixture.
  • Serve each sloppy joe with 1/2 cup of carrot sticks on the side.
  • Enjoy your messy and delicious Turkey and Veggie Sloppy Joes!