Description
This Turkey Sloppy Joes recipe is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food, using lean ground turkey and a flavorful tomato-based sauce with bell peppers and onions. It’s an easy-to-make, hearty meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, served on soft hamburger buns.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ⅓ cup green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
Sauce
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Other
- Hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground turkey. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
- Add vegetables: Stir in diced onions and green bell peppers, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until they soften.
- Drain excess grease: Carefully drain off any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish light.
- Add sauce ingredients and simmer: Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, onion powder, paprika, and minced garlic. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a rich consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the turkey sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the chili powder to make it spicier or milder based on your preference.
- For a lower sodium option, reduce the salt or use low-sodium ketchup and tomato sauce.
- Adding a little vinegar or hot sauce can enhance the tanginess if desired.
- Use whole wheat buns for a healthier alternative.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Turkey Sloppy Joes, Ground Turkey, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, American Recipe
