Zesty Turkey Sloppy Joes
Ground turkey replaces the traditional beef in these sloppy joes, keeping the filling leaner while a bold spice blend makes sure the flavor holds up. Everything simmers together in one skillet and piles onto buns in about 20 minutes — a straightforward weeknight dinner with very little cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey preferably lean
- 1 cup tomato sauce of your choice
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 4 medium hamburger buns preferably whole wheat
Optional Garnishes
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it's translucent and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Cook until browned and cooked through, stirring frequently to break up the meat, about 6-7 minutes. The turkey should lose any pink color.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. Stir occasionally.
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns in an oven or on a grill for added texture.
- Serve the turkey mixture on the toasted buns, garnished with fresh parsley and pickled jalapeños, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add an extra teaspoon of chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper. To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free hamburger buns available at most grocery stores.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 33gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1124mgPotassium: 812mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2042IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 5mg
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