Turkey Mushroom Sloppy Joes Recipe

Turkey Mushroom Sloppy Joes Recipe | Valerie Bertinelli

Turkey Mushroom Sloppy Joes
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Total: 30 min
Active: 30 min

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
Calories: 413
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 11 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg
Sodium: 861 mg

Ingredients

• 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)
• One 13- to 15-ounce carton crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 buns, for serving

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Directions

1. Process the mushrooms in a food processor until they are finely minced.
2. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the onion, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then cook while stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, around 4 minutes.
3. Stir in the mushrooms along with another 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook for 3 minutes. Next, add the ground turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, and a bit of pepper. Cook while stirring and breaking apart lumps using a wooden spoon until the mushrooms release their moisture and the turkey browns, about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chili powder, coconut aminos, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Heat to a simmer and continue cooking with occasional stirring until the mixture thickens a bit, roughly 5 minutes. Spoon onto buns to serve.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Transform the classic sloppy joe into a lighter, flavor-packed delight with Valerie Bertinelli's genius twistswapping beef for lean ground turkey and hearty portobello mushrooms that deliver meaty texture and deep umami. Onions and red bell peppers saut to savory perfection, building bold layers in just 30 minutes. It's weeknight magic: beginner-friendly, no fancy gear needed, and bursting with satisfaction from 30g protein per serving.

Picture this: finely minced mushrooms melt into juicy turkey, simmering in a tangy sauce of crushed tomatoes, smoky chili powder, gluten-free coconut aminos, Worcestershire, and bright apple cider vinegar. Pile it high on buns with pickles or coleslaw for sloppy perfection that reheats like a dream. Healthier than takeout, yet indulgentyour family will devour it and beg for seconds!

Pro Tips for Success:

• Use fresh portobellos and 85% lean turkey for unbeatable juiciness.
• Season in layers for balanced flavor.
• Scale up, freeze, or tweak: try chicken, jalapeos for heat, or go veggie with extra mushrooms.

Ready to indulge guilt-free? Fire up your skillet and get cookingthis crowd-pleaser proves comfort food can be smart, speedy, and seriously delicious.[1][2]