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Turkey Sloppy Joes

TurkeyDiner-StyleStove-Top

Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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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!

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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.

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