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Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
5 from 134 votes

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes offer a savory sandwich filling made from seasoned ground turkey, cooked with onion and green pepper, then simmered in a tangy sauce blending ketchup, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, and spices. The mixture is served hot on toasted buns for a satisfying meal with a balance of sweetness, acidity, and mild heat.

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey (I like the flavor of 93/7)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion minced
  • 1/3 large green bell pepper minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp brown mustard regular mustard can be substituted, spicy
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar more or less, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Toast Buns
    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat a large skillet over MED HIGH/HIGH heat. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil, and once hot, add buns, cut side down. Cook for 30 seconds to a minute (this time will vary), or until golden brown on the bottoms.
  2. Remove to a wire cooling rack, cut sides up.
Cook Meat and Vegetables
  1. Heat oil in large skillet over MED-HIGH heat.  Add turkey, onion and bell pepper and cook, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and vegetables are beginning to soften.  Transfer to colander to drain.
Add Sauce
  1. Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and water and stir well to combine.
Simmer and Serve
  1. Reduce heat to MED/MED LOW and cook for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking, stirring often.  Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.

Notes

  • Toast buns in oil just until golden brown to improve texture and prevent sogginess under the moist filling.
  • Monitor the sauce while simmering to achieve a balanced consistency—not too dry or too runny.
  • Measure calories without including buns, as bun choices vary and affect nutritional content.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 844mg (35%) Potassium 653mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 673IU (13%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 844mg 35%
Potassium 653mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 673IU 13%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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