Sloppy Garden Joes

Name: Sloppy Garden Joes
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped or shredded; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey (or chicken); 1 can (8 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce; 1 can (14.5 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed; 4 cans (2 ounces each) mushrooms, drained; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 6 whole wheat buns, split in half to make 12

Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Full of fresh veggie flavor, these sloppy garden joes will be a fast favorite in your home. Serve on a whole wheat bun with a side salad for a complete meal.

Makes

12 servings

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped or shredded
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 pound 85% lean ground turkey (or chicken)
1 can (8 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
4 cans (2 ounces each) mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
6 whole wheat buns, split in half to make 12

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Sauté onions, carrots, green pepper, and ground turkey or chicken in a large pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until thick.
Serve open-faced on toasted or plain whole-wheat buns.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

You can also use 8 ounce of fresh mushrooms instead of canned. Learn more about: Onions Carrots Bell Peppers Tomatoes Mushrooms

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