Thursday, July 26, 2012

Buffalo Turkey Sloppy Joes

I originally thought that this would serve 4 but I think there was plenty for 6 buns. I didn't provide the nutritional value for the bread because there are so many different options you could use. 

If you don't like it as spicy just tone down the hot sauce. You can always add more too if you want!

Ingredients:

cooking spray
1 lb. ground turkey, 93/7
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. celery, diced
1 c. onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2-4 Tbsp. Frank's hot sauce (depending on how spicy you like it)
1/4 c. crushed tomatoes in puree, no salt added
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. kosher salt

6 buns
optional toppings

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Spray with cooking spray. Add celery, onions, and carrots. Saute for 7 minutes. Add turkey and brown for 7-8 minutes or until it is fully cooked. 

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. 

3. Set oven to broil. Split buns and toast in the oven for about 1 minute on each side. Be careful not to burn them. 




IngredientsCaloriesCarbsFatProteinSugarFiber
Honeysuckle White - Ground Turkey 93/7, 1 container (16 oz ea.)6400328800Ico_delete
Generic - Carrots Cooked (Raw Cut), 1 cup cooked52120164Ico_delete
Celery - Raw, 1 cup chopped1430122Ico_delete
Vegetable - Yellow Onion, 1 cup chopped (105g)902202102Ico_delete
Garlic, 2 Cloves (I.E. 6 g) - Raw, 2 tsp (6g)810000Ico_delete
Great Value - Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tsp020000Ico_delete
Great Value (Walmart) - Premium Red Wine Vinegar, 1 Tbl000000Ico_delete
Franks Red Hot Original - Hot Sauce, 5 tsp000000Ico_delete
Hyvee - Crushed Tomatoes In Puree 15oz, 1/4 cup2040121Ico_delete
Generic - Kosher Salt, 1/4 tsp (1.4g)000000Ico_delete
Generic - Ground Black Pepper , 2 g, 1 tsp010000Ico_delete
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Total:824453293209
Per Serving:137851632

Stuffed Cabbage

I've tried this recipe before but I changed it up a little bit so that it only makes about 2 servings and I have cut out a lot of the fat.

Stuffed cabbage is also a pretty traditional meal in Croatia so I always like making food like this!

Today is my 45th day on My Fitness Pal! Below the recipe you will find the nutritional value for the recipe and per serving. It only lets you follow 6 categories so I choose calories, carbs, fat, protein, fiber, and sugar.

This ended up being about 407 calories per serving but I actually think it's a little less. I found that you don't really eat half of the sauce portion.

Next time I am going to bake this recipe instead... I found that I was too impatient to wait an hour for the rice to cook inside of the meat.

Hope you like this recipe, we liked it and decided we were adding it to our regular meals.

Serves 2


Ingredients:

cooking spray
4 cabbage leaves

For the filling:
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/4 c. uncooked white rice
1 tsp. vegeta
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

For the sauce:
1 onion, chopped
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
15 oz. crushed tomatoes in puree, no salt added
15 oz. water
1 Tbsp. vegeta
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 sp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Directions:

1. Boil a large pot of water. Core cabbage, making sure to leave the leaves intact. Place the head of cabbage into a large bowl, core side up. Carefully pour the boiling water over the cabbage. Let stand 15 minutes or until the leaves are pliable.

2. For the sauce: Heat a large pot on medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer.

3. For the meat: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Don't over-mix.

4. Place a quarter of the meat mixture in each cabbage leaf. Fold over and tuck in the sides. Place into the sauce seam side down.

5. Cover the cabbage and let cook on medium for 45-60 minutes.




IngredientsCaloriesCarbsFatProteinSugarFiber
Generic - Cabbage Leaves, 4 leaf (med - 23g)2450132Ico_delete
Honeysuckle White - Ground Turkey 93/7, 8 oz3200164400Ico_delete
Generic - White Rice Uncooked, 0.25 cup (185 g)160370311Ico_delete
Generic - Ground Black Pepper , 2 g, 1 tsp010000Ico_delete
Vegeta - All Purpose Seasoning , 2 tsp. (1 g)000000Ico_delete
Generic - Kosher Salt, 1/2 tsp (1.4g)000000Ico_delete
Generic - Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes, 0.5 teaspoon310000Ico_delete
Vegetable - Yellow Onion, 1 cup chopped (105g)902202102Ico_delete
Raw - Diced Carrot, 1 cup chopped (128g)52120164Ico_delete
Chopped - Celery, 1 cup1610000Ico_delete
Garlic, 2 Cloves (I.E. 6 g) - Raw, 2 tsp (6g)810000Ico_delete
Hyvee - Crushed Tomatoes In Puree 15oz, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.)1402807147Ico_delete
Generic - Filtered Tap Water, 15 oz.000000Ico_delete
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Total:81310816583416
Per Serving:40754829178