Description
These Easy Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are a quick and delicious dinner option that the whole family will love. Made with lean ground turkey and a flavorful sauce, these sloppy joes are perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Serving:
- Burger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook turkey mixture: Add ground turkey, onion, and bell pepper. Cook until turkey is browned and vegetables are softened, about 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make sauce: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Spoon turkey mixture onto toasted burger buns and serve.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve in lettuce wraps or over roasted sweet potatoes.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
