July Recipe

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Martha Stewart everyday food

"A nourishing rendition of a meat-and-tomatoes favorite"

1 TBLS olive oil
4 small carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1 medium onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and pepper
3 TBLS tomato paste
¾ pound ground turkey
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 TBLS dark brown sugar
1 TBLS cider vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add carrots, onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 minutes.

Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12-14 minutes. Serve on whole-wheat rolls.