Sloppy Joannas
Say hello to your new favorite twist on a classic comfort food—Sloppy Joannas! This deliciously messy sandwich swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, creating a lighter yet equally satisfying version of the iconic Sloppy Joe. Featuring a flavorful sauce made with ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, these sandwiches strike the perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet. A touch of smoked paprika and mustard powder adds a depth of flavor, while toasted, buttered hamburger buns provide the perfect vessel for the irresistibly saucy filling. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a weeknight dinner hero the whole family will love. Serve with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal you won't soon forget!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.33 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
While the turkey is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked turkey and stir to combine.
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through.
Meanwhile, butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.
Spoon the turkey mixture onto the toasted hamburger buns.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Sloppy Joannas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.0 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 4501 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.7 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 146.6 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*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.
