Turkey Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
194 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Sloppy Joes
Description
The Turkey Sloppy Joes recipe starts by browning lean ground turkey with diced onion and garlic until fully cooked and lightly browned. Adding diced green bell pepper softens the mixture while contributing a subtle sweetness and texture. The sauce is a blend of tomato sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and yellow mustard, which simmers with the meat mixture until thickened.
The resulting filling is tangy, mildly sweet with a slight acidity from the vinegar, and savory from the Worcestershire and spices. The ground turkey offers a tender base that absorbs the sauce flavors while maintaining some moisture. Serving the mixture in hamburger buns with optional coleslaw adds texture contrast and freshness.
This dish can be served for casual lunches or dinners, providing a familiar sandwich experience with a reduced-fat protein. It pairs well with simple sides or salads and can be assembled quickly for weeknight meals.
For convenience, the filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage. The recipe also adapts for slow cooker preparation by combining browned turkey and sauce ingredients and cooking low and slow to develop deeper flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- Hamburger Bun for serving
- coleslaw for serving
Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Combine turkey, onion, and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain if needed.
- Add green pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add sauce ingredients, stir, and simmer uncovered until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Spoon over hamburger buns and add coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- If the cooked turkey releases excess liquid, drain it before adding the sauce to maintain thickness.
- Prepare bell pepper and measure sauce ingredients while turkey cooks to save time.
- The recipe can be adapted for slow cooker use: brown turkey, combine with sauce ingredients, then cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to four months in freezer bags.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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