Making the Perfect Homemade Low Fat Sloppy Joes

After days of non-stop rain, we craved comfort food that was easy to make and low in fat. So, we decided to make homemade Low Fat Sloppy Joes. Making Sloppy Joes is a breeze - just cook some meat, open a can, heat it up, and serve. However, we wanted to control the oils, salt, and seasoning in our food, which made the homemade Sloppy Joe's recipe an exciting challenge. Besides, with all the time we had indoors, we were able to get really creative in the kitchen.

Comfort Food Needed today!!!

It was raining so hard this morning the dogs looked at me like, "You have to be kidding if you think we are going out in that!!!"  At least we didn't have thunderstorms!  Frank didn't need his Thunder Shirt, which was amazing.  All of our boys are rescued, but Frank had the worst time.  He was 2 when we adopted him and had been abused.  He was afraid of everything and never played outside unless it was late at night when it was very quiet.  Frank became a super sassy boy! He was called "Frank the Boss" when he went to Puppy Daycare.  Anyway, because we were soaked after taking the boys out, we decided it was time to play with making Homemade Sloppy Joes.

Low Fat Sloppy Joe's

'Making this Homemade Sloppy Joe recipe isn't as easy as buying a can of Sloppy Joe mix, but it is darn close and a lot better.  The best part is that you get to control the ingredients, and it gives you a sense of pride to make your Sloppy Joes. I mean, a few years ago, I would not have had the confidence to make homemade Sloppy Joes.'Making this Homemade Sloppy Joe recipe isn't as easy as buying a can of Sloppy Joe mix, but it is darn close and a lot better.  The best part is that you get to control the ingredients, and it gives you a sense of pride to make your Sloppy Joes. I mean, a few years ago, I would not have had the confidence to make homemade Sloppy Joes.

Of course, you know we wanted our Sloppy Joes spicy and a little less sweet than the usual sloppy Joes.  As usual, cutting calories as much as possible is extremely important to us.  The recipe does not take much time to prepare, and the only additional time required is to chop the onion and green pepper.  Oh, and you have to open the Tomato sauce and paste cans!!!.  I Love this recipe and we are able to have Sloppy Joes for dinner and then for lunch a couple of days. It's even better the next day!!!

Ingredients needed for homemade sloppy joes recipe

We made this recipe with ground turkey, and it turned out great! It's also great with hamburger or ground chicken. If you're in the mood for a vegetarian option, just swap in some portobello mushrooms.

The ingredients are straightforward. They are tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, cider vinegar, salt, mustard, and brown sugar.

What to serve with Sloppy Joe's

For dinner, we had homemade French Fries and broccoli. The fries turned out crunchy, salty, and so easy to make. We only needed a baking potato, olive oil, salt, and pepper. We started making the fries before the Sloppy Joes, and both finished cooking at the same time. To make the French fries, we sliced the potato into strips and tossed them in a tablespoon of olive oil. We added some salt and black pepper for seasoning. We then placed the potato strips in a preheated 400-degree oven and baked them for about 30 minutes until they reached our desired level of crunchiness.

This recipe is super easy to whip up!!

Start by chopping up some onion and green peppers. In a sauté pan, heat up a splash of olive oil and toss in the onions and peppers. Let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften up a bit. Next, add in the ground turkey and cook until it’s nice and browned, which should take about 5 minutes.

Once the turkey is cooked through, it’s time to add in the rest of the ingredients. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. And finally, the best part—serve up those delicious Sloppy Joes! Enjoy your meal!

TIPS for this sloppy joe's recipe:

1. For a healthier option, try using 99% fat-free ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef. Even the beef lovers will appreciate the taste.
2. Using fresh vegetables in this dish adds a delicious flavor and helps you keep track of what you're eating.
3. The ground turkey may stick to the pan, but don't worry. Just add a little water and it will release all the amazing flavors. 
4. Before you start cooking, make sure to gather all the ingredients and measure everything. This will ensure your dish turns out perfectly.
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Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone how easy this is, just take the credit for making Homemade Sloppy Joes!!!

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