These turkey sloppy joes are just like the classic version but healthier! Made with ground turkey, bell pepper and a homemade sloppy joe sauce, they are an easy weeknight dinner.
In a large skillet, cook one pound ground turkey, 1/3 cup chopped onion, and 1/3 cup chopped red pepper over medium heat until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic the last minute of cooking. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened but not too dry. Add more ketchup or 1 to 3 Tablespoons water, if more liquid is needed.
Spoon into hamburger buns to serve.
Notes
Toasted buns: To toast your hamburger buns, heat 1 to 2 Tablespoons butter on a griddle over medium heat. Then place the hamburger buns on and cook 1 to 3 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly toasted. This will add great flavor and prevent the buns from getting soggy.