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BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes
BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes take a traditional childhood comfort food and turn it into a sandwich with so much flavor and juiciness that you will not believe it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 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 slices 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
173IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% 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.