Turkey Sloppy Joes
These Turkey Sloppy Joes are a simple, family-friendly dinner featuring lean ground turkey, a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce, and a quick 30-minute prep. Perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep sloppy joes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pounds ground turkey
- ⅓ cup green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic Minced
- hamburger buns
Sauce
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¾ cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ 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
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until browned, breaking up the ground turkey with a spatula.
- Add onions and green peppers and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they become soft.
- Drain off excess grease.
- Add sauce ingredients and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve on your favorite buns, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey to prevent a greasy mixture.
- Simmer sauce uncovered for the ideal sweet and tangy sauce.
- Dice veggies finely for picky eaters.
- Make-ahead or freezer-friendly for easy weeknight meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg