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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Diana
Ground turkey can be just as tasty as beef in these flavorful sloppy Joes!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 359
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Course Ground Turkey, Sandwiches
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed, light or dark
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For Serving

  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 1/2 cup cheese, shredded, optional
  • 2 cups lettuce, torn or shredded, optional
  • Dill pickle slices, optional
  • Thinly sliced red onion, optional

Instructions

  • Cook the Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook, stirring, for 4 to 6 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink.
    cooking ground turkey
  • Add the Sauce Ingredients
    : Add the ketchup, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and chili powder to the pan and stir to blend. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
    blending in the sauce ingredients
  • Simmer: Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir occasionally.
    simmering the turkey sloppy joe mixture
  • Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast the buns, if desired, and add a generous scoop of meat mixture to each one.
  • Serve: Add chips, fries, or a salad, and serve various toppings on the side. Enjoy!
    a sloppy joe sandwich ready to eat

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1001mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 988IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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