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30-Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes

A lighter version of the classic sloppy joe made with lean ground turkey, vegetables, and a tangy homemade sauce ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sloppy Joe Filling
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 4 whole grain hamburger buns

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and spices.
  6. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thick.
  7. Spoon mixture onto buns and serve.

Notes

Serve with pickles or avocado for extra flavor and texture.