Health(ier) Sloppy Joes

Health(ier) Sloppy Joes

Adapted from AllRecipes

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 lb / 453 gr ground turkey, white meat only

1 medium onion, chopped

8 oz / 225 gr baby bella mushrooms (white button mushrooms), quartered

1 (6 oz / 170 gr) can tomato paste

1 cup water

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust according how hot you like it)

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

3 tablespoons brown sugar (I used coconut sugar)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Your fave buns (I used sesame seed gluten-free buns)

Onions, cilantro, and cheese for topping

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground turkey until cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Add onion and mushrooms, sauté for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent.

Add tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved.

Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Continue to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until mixture has thickened and flavors have blended.

Serve on your fave bun (I like to toast the buns first) topped with onions, cilantro, and if you’re feeling particularly naughty, you can melt a slice of cheese over the top.