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Sloppy Joe Lettuce Cups

These sweet and smoky turkey sloppy joes are served in a crisp lettuce cup for a naturally gluten-free spin on America's favorite sandwich.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 lettuce cups
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey breast (or beef)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 zucchini (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose steak seasoning (I use McCormick’s)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 14 ounce can tomato sauce (salt free)
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce (I use Trader Joe’s all natural)
  • ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cups iceberg lettuce – to serve
  • minced red onion (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large, deep sauté pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Add ground turkey and begin breaking up with a wooden spoon.
  2. While turkey is browning, dice up the onion, garlic and zucchini then toss into the pan. Stir occasionally while meat continues to brown and veggies begin to soften.
  3. Add Worcestershire, steak seasoning and smoked paprika to the pan and continue cooking until most of the liquid evaporates, about 7-9 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce and barbecue sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir then reduce heat to low to simmer. Stir in corn then continue to simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  5. Check for seasoning before serving in iceberg lettuce cups. Garnish with red onion if you wish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24.5g (8%) Protein 23.6g (47%) Fat 8.6g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.6g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 868mg (36%) Fiber 3.3g (13%) Sugar 11.4g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12lettuce cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 24.5g 8%
Protein 23.6g 47%
Fat 8.6g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g 39%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 868mg 36%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugar 11.4g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.