Lightened Up Sloppy Toms Food

SLOPPY TOMS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat. Cook the turkey until no longer pink then drain.
• Add the other tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Toss in the peppers, onions and a teaspoon of salt; cook until the onions are translucent. Place the tomato paste, chili powder, and paprika to the vegetables and cook 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 15-30 seconds.
• Return the turkey to the skillet and stir inches Pour in the tomato sauce and add in the brown sugar, Tabasco, and ketchup. Salt and pepper to taste and simmer 5-10 minutes.

SLOPPY TOMS (SLOPPY JOES WITH TURKEY)

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, brown ground turkey, minced garlic and onion powder. Drain, if needed/wanted.
• Meanwhile, wisk together tomato paste, catsup, mustard and worcestershire sauce.
• Return drained turkey to pan, stir in sauce. Cook on low for 10 minutes.
• Serve on hamburger buns.

SOUTHWESTERN SLOPPY TOMS

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook turkey and onions over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and onions are softened. Break up turkey with wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain off any liquid.
• Stir in salsa and chilies and heat to simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat cornbread and cut in half lengthwise. Spoon turkey atop and form sandwich. Garnish with additional salsa, if desired.

LIGHTENED-UP SLOPPY TOMS

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 minutes. Crumble in turkey; cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix chili sauce, water, relish and Worcestershire; stir into skillet. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, 5 minutes. Divide turkey mixture among rolls. If desired, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.

SLOPPY OTTOS (GERMAN VERSION OF SLOPPY JOES)

Steps:

• Brown ground beef with the onions. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in desired amount of sauerkraut and heat through.
• Just before serving, stir in sour cream. Heat gently and serve on dark buns.

LIGHT SLOPPY OTTOS

Steps:

• Brown turkey with the onions. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in sauerkraut and heat through.
• Just before serving, stir in sour cream, heat gently.
• Serve over 1/2 cup mashed potatoes.

CHEF JOHN'S TURKEY SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black.
• Mix ground turkey and 1/2 cup cold water into onions. Cook and stir, breaking up the meat, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cocoa powder. Cook, stirring frequently and adding up to 1 cup water if needed, until meat is cooked through and liquid is reduced and thick, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Toast hamburger buns until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove turkey mixture from the heat and mix in green onions and Cheddar cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.

SLOPPY LENTILS

Steps:

• Heal the oil in a skillet over medium heat; add in the onion and bell pepper; cover, and cook about 5 minutes, until softened.
• Add in chili powder, stirring to coat.
• Transfer mixture to a slow cooker; add in the lentils, tomatoes, water, tamari, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
• Serve sloppy-joe style on warmed buns.

SLOPPY TOMS (SKINNY SLOPPY JOES)

Steps:

• Mix water, curry ketchup, tomato powder, Worcestershire sauce, coconut sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add mushrooms and onions. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turkey to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink and begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce mixture until well combined.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes more. Place onto buns and serve.