Description
Turkey Sloppy Joes are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This quick recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, features lean ground turkey simmered in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce that everyone will love. Whether served on toasted buns or over rice, these savory sandwiches guarantee satisfaction without sacrificing health. With easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll be enjoying hearty Turkey Sloppy Joes in no time. Plus, they’re great for meal prep—making leftovers a breeze to store and reheat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ⅓ cup green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 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
- Hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey for 6–8 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Add diced onions and green peppers; sauté for an additional 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and paprika. Simmer uncovered for 6–8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg