Turkey Sloppy Joes

Turkey Sloppy Joe on a white plate with pickles.

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.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
⅓ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
Salt , to taste
Ground black pepper , to taste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , more to taste
6 hamburger buns , for serving

Instructions

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.

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