Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

These ground turkey sloppy joes are made with 90/10 ground turkey, bell peppers and a sweet and tangy homemade sauce. They're ready in about 30 minutes and make 6 generously filled sandwiches.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword ground turkey recipes, ground turkey sloppy joes, homemade sloppy joes, turkey sloppy joes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Erin Dooner

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey I used 90/10
1 cup diced white onion
2 finely diced red bell peppers 240 grams total after removing stem and seeds
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

6 toasted hamburger buns
relish or sliced pickles optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until almost cooked through.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 pounds ground turkey
Add the onion and red bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
1 cup diced white onion, 2 finely diced red bell peppers
Add the garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced slightly and thickened enough to coat the turkey. Make sure the ground turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C). Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the sloppy joe filling hot on the toasted hamburger buns with relish or sliced pickles, if desired. Refrigerate cooled filling in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through to 165 °F (74 °C).

Notes

This recipe was tested with 90/10 ground turkey. If using much leaner turkey and the filling becomes too thick or dry, add a small splash of water or chicken broth as needed.
If you're gluten-free or dairy-free, check your Worcestershire sauce and hamburger buns for gluten, and check the buns for dairy.
The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. Values don't include hamburgers buns or any toppings.

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