Ground turkey is simmered in a zesty homemade sloppy joe sauce and heaped onto buns for a great weeknight dinner. (Bonus: this meal is ready in about 30 minutes)!
Turkey Sloppy Joes are Quick and Easy
Ground turkey is a change from our usual beef sloppy joes, and turkey has less fat and calories but this recipe still packs big flavor. Such a quick and easy recipe to cook – it’s on the table in under 30 minutes! It’s ideal for a crowd. Make a double batch (or more) and let everyone add their own toppings.
What’s in Turkey Sloppy Joes?
GROUND TURKEY Ground turkey is lean, delicious, and loaded with protein. It’s easy to substitute any kind of ground meat in this recipe. Or use finely chopped roast turkey leftover from that holiday meal! SLOPPY JOE SAUCE Homemade Sloppy Joe sauce is delicious and zesty. A tomato sauce base is boosted with Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and seasonings. If you’d like a little heat, add some dried chili flakes. VEGETABLES Green pepper, onion, and garlic are the basics add flavor to this recipe. Fresh garlic and onion can be subbed with garlic powder and onion powder if needed.
Variations
Use ground chicken or beef with this recipe instead, if desired. Lentils are great in sloppy joes too. Stir in a can of Rotel tomatoes, or add in a few jalapenos or chilies for some extra zest! Change up the toppings, try French fried onions, diced onion, chopped fresh cilantro or cheddar cheese.
How to Make Turkey Sloppy Joes
Crockpot Turkey Sloppy Joes
Did you know you can make Sloppy Joes in a slow cooker? Perfect to keep warm for parties or to come home to after practice! (This is best in a small slow cooker). Serve over hamburger buns, dinner rolls, or even garlic bread, with coleslaw topping if desired.
Leftovers
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Leftovers taste just as good (or better!). To Freeze Sloppy Joes: Cooled and ladle it into a zippered freezer bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. For the best flavor enjoy within four months.
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