Turkey Sloppy Joes
Delicious Turkey Sloppy Joes with lean ground turkey and simple healthy sauce made in one skillet. It's great over buns or potatoes, kids will love it!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 412kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper cored, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 14 ounces can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce liquid aminos (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving:
- 6 hamburger buns sliced in half and toasted, if desired
- Sliced onions, pickles, jalapenos optional
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet on medium-high heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and green bell pepper. Saute for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add ground turkey and cook for another 5 minutes, constantly breaking into small pieces and stirring.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir, cover with lid and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and give it a final stir.
- Spoon meat onto hamburger buns, add toppings (if desired) and serve with a side of coleslaw.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate meat mixture in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat by simmering on low heat in the skillet on the stove (might have to add a splash of water) or in a microwave until warmed through.
- Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5 sandwich | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 657mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g