Sloppy Garden Joes

Full of fresh veggie flavor, these sloppy garden joes will be a fast favorite in your home. Serve on a whole wheat bun with a side salad for a complete meal.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minLow Carb

Full of fresh veggie flavor, these sloppy garden joes will be a fast favorite in your home. Serve on a whole wheat bun with a side salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece(s) Yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Carrot, chopped or shredded
  • 1 tsp Green pepper, chopped
  • 1 oz Ground turkey or chicken
  • 8 tbsp Tomato sauce, low-sodium
  • 15 cup Whole tomatoes (crushed)
  • 8 cup Mushrooms (drained)
  • 2 tbsp Barbecue sauce
  • 6 piece(s) Whole wheat buns (split in half)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions, carrots, green pepper, and ground turkey or chicken in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, and seasonings and bring to 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 open-faced on toasted or plain whole-wheat buns.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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