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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Roll up your sleeves for this neat, nourishing rendition of a meat-and-tomatoes favorite. Use ground turkey as a smart stand-in for ground chuck in a range of recipes -- it provides plenty of meaty flavor, with less saturated fat.

Everyday Food, September 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/315018/turkey-sloppy-joes
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  • 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.

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