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Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes with Lean Ground Turkey
These zippy, tangy Sloppy Joes are made healthier with lean ground turkey and plenty of veg. The classic Sloppy Joe sauce gets a kick from Dijon mustard and cayenne pepper.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (white meat, preferred)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar (can use apple cider vinegar)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon browning sauce such as Gravy Master, optional
Serve On:
- 4 brioche rolls or other sandwich buns
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cumin and vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in the onions, bell pepper and celery and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and slightly translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and break it up with the back of a spoon or fork as it browns so that the turkey resembles little crumbles.
- Add the Sloppy Joe sauce to the cooked turkey and vegetables and stir to combine. Stir in the water and heat to a low simmer. Place the lid on the pan and gently simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mixture should be saucy, if it's too dry add water a few tablespoons at a time.
- Stir in the browning sauce, if using. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste.
- Divide the sloppy joe mixture between the brioche buns and serve. Great with coleslaw, fries or tater tots.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1115mg
(46%)
Potassium
665mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1115mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.