Healthy Sloppy Joes | SLOW COOKER | Paleo Dinner

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

whole wheat buns

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: white sandwich buns

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs while white buns are more budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Drain excess fat if necessary; return skillet to heat.

Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.

Simmer mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Toast whole wheat buns in a separate skillet until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Spoon turkey mixture onto the toasted buns.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot with a side of vegetables or salad.

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