BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes
Description
This BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes recipe starts by cooking ground turkey with finely chopped onion and green bell pepper in canola oil, seasoned with salt and black pepper. After the meat is cooked and drained, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar (optional), onion and garlic powders, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce are stirred in. The mixture simmers about 10 minutes to meld flavors. If the sauce is too thin, a cornstarch and water slurry can be added to thicken it further.
The sloppy joe mixture is spooned onto toasted brioche buns, then topped with slices of cheddar cheese and a brush of extra BBQ sauce for added flavor and moisture. The use of ground turkey creates a leaner sandwich filling with a milder taste, balanced by the sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and spices. This preparation yields a saucy but manageable sandwich perfect for casual meals.
This dish is served warm and is suitable for dinner or a hearty lunch. The addition of cheese melts slightly from the heat of the meat mixture, complementing the BBQ flavor. Making the sauce slightly thick ensures it won’t overly soak the bun but remains juicy enough for texture and taste. The recipe does not include making or toasting buns beyond assembly with the meat mixture and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoons brown sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Slurry: - Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
For serving:
- 6 Brioche buns
- 6 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 6 lices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- First, place a large skillet, over medium-high heat, and add the oil. Once the oil is hot add the ground turkey, onion, green pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook and break the meat with a wooden spoon until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain grease.
- Next, stir in tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- If the mixture is too watery, mix 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until fully dissolved, and add the slurry to the meat mixture. Cook stirring for a few mins until thickened.
- Serve the meat mixture on hamburger buns topped with cheddar cheese and extra BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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