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Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

This ground turkey Sloppy Joe recipe delivers all the comfort food vibes without the extra calories—weeknight win! It's great for a quick and easy dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound extra lean (99%) ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns (See note below)

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the carrots and sauté until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Pour in an additional teaspoon of olive oil. Add the onion, thyme and oregano and sauté until the onions are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  2. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through. Drain the accumulated liquid.
  3. Return the vegetable mixture to the pan with the turkey, and stir in the tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and honey (or agave nectar). Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Divide the turkey mixture evenly between the 4 hamburger buns. Serve.

Notes

  • The whole wheat buns are not included in the nutritional information because they vary by brand. My favorites are the ones made by Dave's Killer Bread, but use whichever buns you prefer.
  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in recipe card calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1Sloppy Joe (Without Bun) Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 640mg (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Sloppy Joe (Without Bun)
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 640mg 27%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.