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Turkey Sloppy Joe Recipe

A lean twist on classic sloppy joes featuring ground turkey simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Buns for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet or large frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Serving plates or buns

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper until uniform to ensure even cooking.
  2. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil; sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with your spoon; cook over medium heat until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
  5. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. While the mixture simmers, toast the buns in a separate pan or in the oven until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Assemble the sloppy joes by spooning the turkey mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of hot sauce or barbecue sauce to the turkey mixture before serving.