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Sloppy Joe Ground Turkey Casserole

Lighter Sloppy Joe Ground Turkey Casserole in 30 Minutes

This Sloppy Joe Ground Turkey Casserole is a healthy twist on a classic, featuring lean ground turkey and cauliflower rice for a quick, delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Elbow Pasta Use Barilla for perfect al dente texture.
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Aim for a 93/7 or 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio.
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice Drain well to avoid excess moisture.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely chop.
  • 1 medium Carrot Finely dice into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Hunt's is recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar For balancing acidity.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Lea & Perrins preferred.
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shred from a block for optimal melting.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your vegetables by dicing the red bell pepper, chopping the yellow onion, and finely dicing the carrots. Mince the garlic.
  2. Boil a pot of salted water and add the elbow pasta, cooking according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up until no longer pink.
  4. Stir in the diced onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  5. Add the drained cauliflower rice, mixing for 1 minute to combine.
  6. Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Fold in the cooked elbow pasta until every piece is coated in the sauce. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For freezing, use a tightly sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

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