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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Made with ground turkey and filled with extra veggies, these Turkey Sloppy Joes are a healthier alternative to your typical sloppy joes. You won’t miss the extra calories with this flavor-packed, easy dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 (8 oz each) cans tomato sauce
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with the seasoned salt and pepper.
  2. When the meat has mostly browned, add the carrot and onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute, then stir in the tomato sauce.
  6. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, or until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Serve on the whole wheat buns.

Notes

  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Any ground meat can be substituted for the ground turkey. The carrots can be substituted for another vegetable, as well, or completely left out. You can also serve this on lettuce leaves or on another bun of your choice.
  • FREEZE: The filling freezes very well. I like to freeze it in freezer safe ziplock bags because they can be frozen flat and then take less room in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months, although I have frozen it longer successfully.
  • STORE: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can reheat on the stovetop, but you may need to add additional liquid. You can also reheat in the microwave.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sloppy joe Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 1008mg (42%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sloppy joe
Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1008mg 42%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

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