Turkey Sloppy Joes really only makes the one substitution to the classic lunchtime sandwich; otherwise, it has the same rich, sweet, smoky, and tangy sauce and the tender meat all piled on top of fluffy buns! The turkey is still meaty and savory, just a little leaner so you can enjoy the scrumptious, saucy, messy meal without too much guilt! Turkey Sloppy Joes are a speedy and sensational way to make lunch!
Ingredients
For the turkey:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
For the sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
For serving:
- hamburger buns, to taste
- coleslaw, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Combine the turkey, the onion, and the garlic in a large skillet.
Step 2 –Cook the turkey mixture over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3 –Drain the skillet of fat.
Step 4 –Add the green pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the tomato sauce, the ketchup, the cider vinegar, the brown sugar, the Worcestershire sauce, the chili powder, and the yellow mustard and stir to combine.
Step 6 –Simmer the mixture uncovered until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 7 –Spoon the mixture over the hamburger buns.
Step 8 –Add the coleslaw and serve.