Sloppy Joe with Ground Turkey

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This is an easy, healthier version of a sloppy joe that the family will love! You can serve with endives instead of hamburger buns. Use whatever type of cheese you like.

Submitted by mtomasino
Updated on January 31, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • ¾ green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 ounces tomato paste

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

  • 6 slices American cheese (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Break ground turkey into the pot. Cover pot with lid and cook meat until browned on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slivered wooden spoon, break meat up into very small pieces; continue to cook and stir until nearly completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Stir tomato, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the turkey mixture; season with salt and black pepper; cook until the tomato softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato past and lemon juice; stir to coat vegetables with tomato paste. Cover pot with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve on toasted hamburger buns topped with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

435 Calories
21g Fat
30g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 435
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 878mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 26mg 28%
Calcium 255mg 20%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 645mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.