Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Recipe

 Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for cooking
• 4 hamburger buns
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, pickles, coleslaw

Instructions:

1. Cook the Vegetables:

   • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
   • Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Cook the Ground Turkey:

   • Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and tomato paste. Mix until everything is well combined.
   • Add the Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika (if using), chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

4. Simmer:

   • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.

5. Toast the Buns:

   • While the mixture is simmering, you can toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a skillet until they are lightly browned and crispy.

6. Assemble the Sloppy Joes:

   • Spoon the ground turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun. Add any optional toppings you like, then place the top half of the bun on top.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the turkey sloppy joes hot, accompanied by your favorite sides like coleslaw, salad, or potato chips.