Turkey Sloppy Joes

I will be the first to admit that I have never been a big fan of sloppy joes.  Perhaps it's the name alone that's a huge turnoff to anyone as compulsive about order and neatness as I am.  I do understand why people enjoy these warm, meaty and hearty sandwiches.  As a matter of fact my own family really enjoys this messy sandwich, so I decided to give them another chance.   I decided to adopted my kids theory of food for one night - the messier the better.  The recipe came from the Martha Stewart website - if Martha can make sloppy joes, so can I.  

Turkey Sloppy Joes
 

Everyday Food, September 2007

• Prep Time 15 minutes
• Total Time 30 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 pound ground turkey (93% lean, dark meat)
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split

Directions

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.

As it turns out, my family loved the sloppy joes.  And as much as I hate to admit it, I liked them too.  This version of turkey sloppy joes are a nice healthy alternative to the beef sandwiches.

Who knows where this will lead. Could I be eating "sloppy" food all the time?

Ciao!

Turkey Sloppy Joes
 

Everyday Food, September 2007

• Prep Time 15 minutes
• Total Time 30 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 pound ground turkey (93% lean, dark meat)
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split

Directions

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.
2. 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.
3. Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve on whole-wheat rolls.