Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes
A lean and savory twist on the classic American comfort food that comes together in one pan.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 to taste Salt and black pepper
- 4 count Hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey until no pink remains, breaking it into small crumbles.
- 2
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Pour the sauce mixture over the turkey and vegetables, stirring well to combine.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Spoon the hot mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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