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Italian Sloppy Joes
Italian Sloppy Joes are an easy to make, family-friendly dinner! Serve these saucy sandwiches topped with melted mozzarella cheese and toasted garlic buns.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey, or ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 6 Buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the bottom and then add in the onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the vegetable and crumble it with a wooden spoon. Add in the basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through.
- Pour the marinara sauce, water and balsamic vinegar into the skillet and stir everything until combined. Bring to a simmer and then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer and reduce for another 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- While the meat mixture is cooking, brush the inside of the buns with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Toast or broil until golden brown.
- When the meat sauce has thickened stir in the parsley. Taste for seasoning then serve on the toasted buns topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.