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Cooked ground turkey sloppy joe sauce on hamburger bun.
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Healthy Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are a healthier spin on a classic, an easy weeknight meal that's customizable and is ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1¼ cups) 150 g
  • 1 teaspoon salt 6g
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder 2g
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2g
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 27g
  • 12 oz tomato paste (1 large can)
  • ¼ cup ketchup 60 mL
  • ¼ cup vinegar 60 mL
  • 3 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce 30 mL
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • 8 slices of cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and onions and cook until brown and crumbled, and onions are translucent.
  • Add all spices (salt, onion & garlic powder, and ground pepper), brown sugar, and all wet ingredients (tomato paste, ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce). Mix well.
    Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on hamburger buns with slice of cheese (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate for up to 5 days separate from hamburger buns in a freezer safe container. 
Freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg