Turkey Sloppy Joes
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Turkey Sloppy Joes—a healthier twist on the classic comfort food! Made with lean ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and a tangy homemade sauce featuring ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish balances bold flavors with wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families craving a quick yet satisfying meal. Serve the flavorful mixture on toasted burger buns and pair with optional toppings like crunchy pickles, creamy coleslaw, or gooey shredded cheese for a customizable dining experience. These turkey sloppy joes are a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a new household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 burger buns (toasted, optional)
- as desired optional toppings (e.g., pickles, coleslaw, shredded cheese)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the water to the skillet and stir everything to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your preferred consistency.
Toast the burger buns, if desired, and spoon a generous portion of the turkey sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Top with optional toppings like pickles, coleslaw, or shredded cheese, then cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve fresh and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 991 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*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.
