Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Transform your dinner routine with these irresistible Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes, a lighter spin on the classic comfort food favorite. Made with lean ground turkey, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, this recipe packs bold, savory flavor in every bite, thanks to a zesty blend of ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika. The quick, 30-minute cooking process makes it perfect for busy weeknights, while optional toppings like pickles, shredded cheese, or creamy coleslaw add a fun and customizable touch. Serve these sloppy joes on toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying, hearty meal that’s both family-friendly and healthier than traditional versions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- optional toppings: pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely diced yellow onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Toast the hamburger buns if desired, then spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Add optional toppings like pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3545 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.0 g | 218% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | ||
| Protein | 145.2 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 722 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
