- Who doesn't LOVE a tasty sloppy joe! The flavors bring you right back to childhood.
I've given this version a healthier kick and add a touch of sophistication. Don't worry there still messy and finger licking good. PLUS you can through them into a bun for the kiddos and VOILA, you have a simple, nutritious dinner that EVERYONE will enjoy!
Here's what you need:
- 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tbs. coconut oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 can organic tomato sauce
- 1 carrot grated
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 garlic clove diced
- 2 tsp. liquid aminos
- 3 tbs. tomato paste
- 1 tbs. maple syrup
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2 sweet potatoes washed
- coconut oil spray
- Raw cheddar cheese (for topping optional)
Here's what you do:
- Heat oil in medium size skillet, add chopped onion and cook until soft. Add in garlic and cook one minute.
- Add in your ground turkey to the skillet; cook, over medium heat, stirring frequently to break up the turkey, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Season with salt + pepper.
- Add in tomato sauce, tomato paste, coconut aminos, maple syrup and grated carrot. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes covered or until sauce has thickened.
- While your sauce is cooking. Set your oven to 375. Slice the sweet potato into 1/2 inch disc size. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray and place disc on tray. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 15 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown.
- Place sweet potato disc on a plate. Top with a spoonful of sloppy joe mixture and finish with a few slices of raw cheddar cheese. You can eat this with a fork or knife or just pick them up and dig in :).
Want dinner even faster? Make it in the Crock-pot!
This recipe cooks up beautifully in the crock pot! Just follow the direction for browning the turkey meat. Add the remaining ingredients to your crock-pot set on low for 4-5hrs. Mix together and your ready to go!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I do!