Sloppy Joannas

Say hello to your new favorite twist on a classic comfort food—Sloppy Joannas! This deliciously messy sandwich swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, creating a lighter yet equally satisfying version of the iconic Sloppy Joe. Featuring a flavorful sauce made with ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, these sandwiches strike the perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet. A touch of smoked paprika and mustard powder adds a depth of flavor, while toasted, buttered hamburger buns provide the perfect vessel for the irresistibly saucy filling. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a weeknight dinner hero the whole family will love. Serve with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal you won't soon forget!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.33 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.

Step 5

While the turkey is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked turkey and stir to combine.

Step 7

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through.

Step 8

Meanwhile, butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.

Step 9

Spoon the turkey mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sloppy Joannas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1115.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1625.7

Total Fat 86.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 4501.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.7g	0%
Total Sugars 49.4g
Protein 146.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.1mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 820.4mg	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: 41.6%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 27.0%