Turkey Sloppy Joes

10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by Fabiola Demps Gaines, RD, LD and Roniece Weaver, MS, RD, LD Source The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes, 3rd Edition Photo by Mark Taulbee
Turkey Sloppy Joes

How to Make Turkey Sloppy Joes

This family staple is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Using ground turkey instead of beef makes for a lighter version of this comfort classic.

Find this recipe and more in The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.

10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1/2 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and bell pepper until translucent. Add the turkey and cook about 5 minutes. Drain off any fat.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer 15 minutes and serve on buns, if desired (not included in nutrition analysis).
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/2 cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 220
  • Total Fat 5g
    • Saturated Fat 0.9g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 65mg
  • Sodium 400mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g
    • Dietary Fiber 2g
    • Total Sugars 11g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 30g
  • Potassium 660mg
  • Phosphorous 300mg
Ingredients
canola oil
2 tsp
onion(s) (chopped)
1 cup
green bell pepper (chopped)
1 cup
lean ground turkey
1 lbs
no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup
brown sugar
1 tsp
ketchup
1/2 cup
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp
red wine vinegar
2 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp

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Jeff

Tasty!

Great tasting recipe!

Recommended

These were really delicious, I didn't think ground turkey Sloppy Joes would taste so good. All the ingredients add a freshness to the flavor. My family kept telling me how much they loved the recipe because it taste better than the can. This is going to be my go to recipe for Sloppy Joes and I can't believe even my youngest ate them, she hates vegetables.

Recommended

This is a really good basic recipe. I browned the turkey with olive oil first with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. I added the onion and bell pepper once the turkey was almost done. Once the veggies were near the desired doneness, I added the remaining ingredients. This recipe will be in regular rotation. No one missed the ground beef.