Turkey Sloppy Joes

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Turkey Sloppy Joes—a healthier twist on the classic comfort food! Made with lean ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and a tangy homemade sauce featuring ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish balances bold flavors with wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families craving a quick yet satisfying meal. Serve the flavorful mixture on toasted burger buns and pair with optional toppings like crunchy pickles, creamy coleslaw, or gooey shredded cheese for a customizable dining experience. These turkey sloppy joes are a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a new household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 burger buns (toasted, optional)
• 0 as desired optional toppings (e.g., pickles, coleslaw, shredded cheese)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the water to the skillet and stir everything to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your preferred consistency.

Step 7

Toast the burger buns, if desired, and spoon a generous portion of the turkey sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.

Step 8

Top with optional toppings like pickles, coleslaw, or shredded cheese, then cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 9

Serve fresh and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1416 grams (1416.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2090

Total Fat 66.50g	85%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 422mg	141%
Sodium 4208mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 243.80g	89%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 82.50g
Protein 130.10g	260%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 563mg	43%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 2336mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 46.6%