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Topless Sloppy Joes

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SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 25 Min

Sloppy Joe recipes may have been one of your favorites as a kid, but sometimes, as an adult, we have to take better care of what we eat. That doesn't mean we want to sacrifice the same great taste--or the warm and fuzzy memories that come along with it. The flavors in our Topless Sloppy Joe recipe will transport you to yesteryear. Just one bite, and you'll feel like a youngster in grandma's kitchen again!

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (15-ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

What to Do

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot: cook onion, green pepper, and celery 5 minutes or until tender.
Add ground turkey and garlic powder. Saute 5 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Mix in remaining ingredients, except buns, and cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens and is heated through.
Spoon mixture over bun halves, and enjoy a topless, or as some folks say, an open-faced delight.

Test Kitchen Tip

Sloppy Joe recipes are always a hit when everyone gets together. We bet our Grown-Up Sloppy Joes and Turkey Hot Browns will be a tasty sensation that everyone loves!
Speaking of get-togethers, if you're looking for a sweet dessert, try our No-Bake Strawberry Trifle or these Perfect Peach Desserts.