Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Give your favorite childhood dish a healthy update with this savory ground turkey sloppy joe recipe!
One of the greatest flavors of childhood is of sloppy joes. Sweet and smoky, this messy dish likely graced the dinner table for years during your youth. Whether you grew out of sloppy joes or you're looking for a healthier take on a classic recipe, these Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are the simple and savory solution to your meal search! This revamped childhood favorite uses lean turkey meat and ingredients you probably already have on hand, such as onions and bell peppers. With tender vegetables and a low-sugar homemade sauce, these easy turkey sloppy joes are a filling yet healthy alternative to your meaty cravings.
Makes6 sloppy joe sandwiches
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time20 min
Cooking MethodSauteeing, Skillet
CostInexpensive
Total TimeUnder 30 minutes
Kid FriendlyYes
Recipe CourseMain Course
MealDinner
Taste and TextureSavory, Smoky, Sweet
Type of DishSandwich
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (you can substitute regular)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- buns, for serving
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown your ground turkey until cooked through.
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Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Saute the mixture for 1-2 minutes and add the remaining ingredients except for the bread.
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Vegetables should be tender.
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Spoon mixture inside of your favorite bun, and dinner is served!
What's your favorite childhood recipe? Let us know below in the comments!
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lizbethcone 713685 8
Jul 26, 2018
My fave childhood recipe is "milk soup". Warm up some milk in a pot, make homemade spaetzle mix, drop it slowly into the milk, simmer till done, grab a soup bowl, ladle some in, sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar on top and indulge. My Dad used to make this for me quite often (oh how I miss him).
tonny713 6459832
Jul 13, 2018
My favorite childhood recipe is Oreo pudding (must be made by my mom )
Rnbowgrl
Jul 11, 2018
My favorite childhood recipe hands down is hot dogs! Grilled, boiled, with or without chili, mustard and relish...hold the ketchup, please. Any day of the week for any reason give me hot dogs and I'll be your friend forever. LOL, I've just discovered a new type of chili dog that makes me drool just thinking about it with coleslaw...and omg it's just so good if you haven't tried it you should!
ridiculosity 67303 43
Jul 09, 2018
Toasted tuna sandwiches that were first dipped in egg/milk mixture. This was usually served with hot tomato soup. Yum!
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