Sloppy Toms Sloppy Joes with Turkey

Upgrade your dinner game with these flavorful Sloppy Toms Sloppy Joes, a lighter twist on the classic comfort food using lean ground turkey. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe combines tender turkey with a rich tomato-based sauce infused with tangy ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of apple cider vinegar for depth. Sweetened with brown sugar and seasoned with bold spices like paprika and chili powder, every bite is bursting with savory-sweet flavor. Serve the saucy mixture on toasted hamburger buns and customize with toppings like shredded cheddar cheese or crunchy pickles. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthier take on sloppy joes is sure to be a family favorite. Perfect for keywords like "ground turkey recipes," "easy dinner ideas," and "healthy sloppy joes."

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 0 optional toppings (e.g., shredded cheddar cheese, pickles)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the turkey is fully cooked and no longer pink.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 6

Let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 7

Toast the hamburger buns if desired.

Step 8

Spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Add optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese or pickles if desired, and place the top halves of the buns on top.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sloppy Toms Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1425.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1580.0

Total Fat 76.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 349.0mg	0%
Sodium 4738.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.1g	0%
Total Sugars 55.4g
Protein 156.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 424.9mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1778.5mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 29.8%