Ingredients
1 yellow onion (chopped)
1 carrot (chopped or shredded)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 pound ground turkey (or chicken)
1 can tomato sauce
low-sodium (8 ounces)
1 can whole tomatoes (14.5 ounces
crushed)
4 cans mushrooms (2 ounces each
drained)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
6 whole wheat buns (split in half to make 12)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Sauté onions, carrots, green pepper, and ground turkey or chicken in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, and seasonings and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until thick.
Serve open-faced on toasted or plain whole-wheat buns.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 160 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 317 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars included | 4 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 336 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Sloppy Garden Joes. Recipe source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.