Turkey Sloppy Joes
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Turkey Sloppy Joes—a healthier twist on the classic comfort food! Made with lean ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and a tangy homemade sauce featuring ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish balances bold flavors with wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families craving a quick yet satisfying meal. Serve the flavorful mixture on toasted burger buns and pair with optional toppings like crunchy pickles, creamy coleslaw, or gooey shredded cheese for a customizable dining experience. These turkey sloppy joes are a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a new household favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 burger buns (toasted, optional)
- 0 as desired optional toppings (e.g., pickles, coleslaw, shredded cheese)
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Add the water to the skillet and stir everything to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your preferred consistency.
Step 7
Toast the burger buns, if desired, and spoon a generous portion of the turkey sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Step 8
Top with optional toppings like pickles, coleslaw, or shredded cheese, then cover with the top half of the bun.
Step 9
Serve fresh and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1416.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2090.4 |
| Total Fat 66.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 421.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4207.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 243.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 82.5g | |
| Protein 130.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 562.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2335.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories