Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole wheat hamburger buns
- Fresh lettuce and tomato slices for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Toast buns lightly. Spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and the remaining bun half. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can prepare the turkey mixture ahead of time and reheat for a quick dinner.
- Use gluten-free buns for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-fat, High-protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg