Super Sloppy Joe's - KATV - Breaking News, Weather and Razorback Sports

By Kim Galeaz
 

Comfort food can be good for you. You'll never miss the salt with all these extra spices and seasonings. Tomato sauce provides a boost of antioxidants vitamin A and vitamin C. For extra nutrients and fiber, serve Super Sloppy Joe's on whole-wheat or whole-grain buns instead of white refined buns.

Makes 6 sandwiches (6 servings, about ½ cup meat mixture per serving)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast, uncooked
1 2/3 cups onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
½ cup bottled chili sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
4-6 drops hot red pepper sauce
6 whole-wheat or mixed whole-grain hamburger buns

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add turkey, onion and garlic and cook until meat is browned and onion is tender.

3. Stir in tomato sauce and all remaining ingredients.

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for five minutes.

5. Serve on whole-wheat hamburger buns.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 335
Protein: 24g (28%)
Carbohydrates: 48g (57%)
Fat: 5.5g (15%)
Saturated Fat: 1g (3%)
Cholesterol: 30g
Sodium: 488mg
Calcium: 45mg
Iron: 3.5mg
Vitamin A: 540 IU
Vitamin C: 17mg
Fiber: 5g

Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices.