Turkey Sloppy Joes


This family staple is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Using ground turkey instead of beef makes for a lighter version of this comfort classic.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 20 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/2 cup
Ingredients
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canola oil
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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onion(s) (chopped)
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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lean ground turkey
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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brown sugar
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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ketchup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
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Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and bell pepper until translucent. Add the turkey and cook about 5 minutes. Drain off any fat.
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Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer 15 minutes and serve on buns, if desired (not included in nutrition analysis).
Reviews
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These were really delicious, I didn't think ground turkey Sloppy Joes would taste so good. All the ingredients add a freshness to the flavor. My family kept telling me how much they loved the recipe because it taste better than the can. This is going to be my go to recipe for Sloppy Joes and I can't believe even my youngest ate them, she hates vegetables.
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This is a really good basic recipe. I browned the turkey with olive oil first with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. I added the onion and bell pepper once the turkey was almost done. Once the veggies were near the desired doneness, I added the remaining ingredients. This recipe will be in regular rotation. No one missed the ground beef.