Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

These Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are a comfort food you can feel good about eating.  These are so hearty and full of flavor that your whole family will devour them!

Sloppy joes were a staple in our home growing up and I never loved them.  Once I tasted these turkey sloppy joes made from scratch, I was hooked.

This recipe can be made in 25 minutes or less, so they make a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredient Notes

• Ground Turkey
• Red Bell Pepper
• Red Onion
• Brown Sugar
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Steak Seasoning
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Tomato Sauce
• Hamburger Buns

How to Make Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

1. Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce.
4. Add sauce to skillet, reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes.
5. Serve warm on hamburger buns.

Storing and Other Tips

Let the sloppy joes cool down fully before transferring to an airtight container and storing in the fridge. Leftovers will last 3-4 days. You can reheat either in the microwave, or using the stovetop.

For an even more delicious sloppy joe, toast your hamburger buns before serving. Spread some butter on the inside of each bun and place buttered side down on a hot skillet until golden brown.

Be sure to not overcook your sloppy joe meat and sauce to avoid losing too much of the moisture and making your sandwich too dry.

If you don’t love turkey, you could easily substitute it for ground beef in this recipe. Use high quality ingredients to insure optimal flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Baked Mac and Cheese
• Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad
• Easy Green Garden Salad
• Broccoli Salad

Serves: 6 servings

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

A healthier twist on traditional sloppy joes, made with ground turkey and homemade sauce.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 red onion diced
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon steak seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
• 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

• Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce.
• Add sauce to skillet, reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes.
• Serve warm on hamburger buns.

Notes

For an even more delicious sloppy joe, toast your hamburger buns before serving. Spread some butter on the inside of each bun and place buttered side down on a hot skillet until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 263 kcal · Carbohydrates: 35 g · Protein: 23 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 42 mg · Sodium: 657 mg · Potassium: 619 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 967 IU · Vitamin C: 33 mg · Calcium: 107 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

• Large Skillet
• small bowl
• Wooden Spoon

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Cost: $5

Author: Steph Loaiza