Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Turkey Sloppy Joes are a lighter twist on the classic comfort food, made with lean ground turkey and a flavorful, tangy-sweet sauce. They’re quick to make, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights—hearty, satisfying, and just messy enough to be fun!
Servings: 4
Calories: 393kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80/20 ground turkey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, separated
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- ½ cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon mustard powder (substitute for 1 tsp yellow mustard, if needed)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 4 hamburger buns (toasted, if desired)
- Topping ideas: sliced pickles, sliced cheddar, chopped or sliced onion, coleslaw, etc...
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive and allow to come to temperature. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the turkey to a heat-proof bowl and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, sauteing until softened. Add the chopped garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add the turkey back to the pan along with the remaining ingredient. Stir to combine and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, reducing the heat as necessary to maintain a simmer.
- Once the sauce has thickened and clings to meat, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Serve with buns and any desired toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1671mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg