Slim Turkey Sloppy Jose's

Dive into a lighter take on a classic favorite with Slim Turkey Sloppy Jose's, a flavorful twist on the traditional sloppy joe that's perfect for health-conscious food lovers. This crowd-pleasing recipe swaps out ground beef for lean ground turkey, delivering a protein-packed meal without sacrificing taste. Sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and garlic create a savory base, while fragrant spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, and ground cumin bring a smoky warmth to every bite. A tangy mixture of tomato sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar ensures the filling is perfectly saucy and balanced. Served on whole wheat hamburger buns and optionally topped with fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make dish is ready in just 30 minutes and makes four satisfying servings. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, Slim Turkey Sloppy Jose's combines healthful ingredients with bold, irresistible flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey (lean, 93% or higher)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 pieces Whole wheat hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until fully browned and no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and for the mixture to slightly thicken.

Step 7

Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 8

Spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns and top with the other halves.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1462.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1789.7

Total Fat 63.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 3153.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 136.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 583.9mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2604.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 31.2%

Carbs: 35.8%