Sloppy Garden Joes

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sloppy Garden Joes
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Sun, 03-02-2008 - 8:51am
Sloppy Garden Joes

Serves: 8

Not just for the lunchroom anymore. These Sloppy Joes are given an extra boost with some surprise ingredients. Reprinted with permission by Public Health - Seattle & King County

INGREDIENTS
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. ground turkey
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can whole tomatoes, crushed
1 (8oz.) can mushrooms
1/4 cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
pepper to taste
8 whole wheat buns

DIRECTIONS
1. Sauté onions, carrot, green pepper and ground turkey or chicken in a pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce and seasonings and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until thick.
5. Serve on toasted or plain buns.



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Edited 3/2/2008 8:51 am ET by cl-cathy205
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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2001
Tue, 03-04-2008 - 12:25pm
Hi Cathy - I would like to make these.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 03-04-2008 - 2:34pm
Extra veggies are always a good thing.
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Registered: 06-25-2001
Fri, 03-07-2008 - 11:54am
Thanks Cathy!

 

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