Hidden Veggie Sloppy Joes
Makes 6 servings
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups mushrooms
1 cup onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper
1/4 cup celery
1/4 cup carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces lean ground turkey
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add mushrooms and next 7 ingredients (mushrooms through ground round); saute 5
minutes until meat is browned, stirring to crumble.
3. Stir in ketchup and next 6 ingredients (ketchup through tomato sauce); bring to a
boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Note: By changing the seasoning, this mixture can have multiple uses. Add more Italian
seasoning to use over spaghetti. Use Mexican seasoning such as cumin and chili powder
and use the mixture in tacos or burritos.