Turkey Sloppy Joes

I have loved Sloppy Joe’s since I was a kid. In fact, I love everything about them! Mine were a tad more “involved” than the one’s my mother served us, but the basic concept was the same. Meat, ketchup, celery, seasoning etc and what kid or adult for that matter, does not like dinner in a hamburger bun that you can pick up with your hands and devour? But, Sparky and I are trying to eat even healthier than we already do, and I had this package of ground Turkey, so the rest is history! I wasn’t sure that Dan would like this Turkey version, but happily while I was cooking away, he tasted them and declared he liked them even better than traditional Sloppy Joe’s. Winner! I sneaked  a lot of vegetables into my recipe which is actually a great way to get your kids or your spouses to eat veggies without them even knowing it. These Turkey Joe’s pack a power house of flavor which is important as ground Turkey is kind of bland. So, let’s get busy!

This is what we’ll need. Plus some Molasses and Brown Sugar which I added at the end. It’s called being creative! 🙂

Turkey Joe's

Packed full of both flavor and vegetables, these Turkey Joe's are sure to become a family favorite. They go together fast and dinner is on the table in 30 minutes! So delicious we both ate more than we should have eaten. Think of them as pure, healthy comfort food! The ingredient list may seem lengthy, but most of the ingredients will already be in your pantry. I provided measurements for your reference but by all means if you have half an onion or a quarter of a red bell pepper, or a whole carrot, use it!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4 large Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb ground Turkey
• 1/3 Cup chopped Onion
• 1/3 Cup diced Red Bell Pepper
• 1/3 Cup grated Carrot
• 1/3 Cup grated Zucchini
• 1 clove minced Garlic
• 1 stalk Celery chopped
• 1 Cup Ketchup
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 Tbsp yellow Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Steak Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Molasses
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

 

• Start by browning the ground Turkey in a large skillet until juices are released. Just 2-3 minutes.
  
• Add all the prepared vegetables to the skillet. Mix in well and cook over medium low heat for 5 minutes or so.
  
• You want the veggies to soften but not be mushy. I like to both see and taste the vegetables.
  
• It's important that the ground Turkey be thoroughly cooked but not dried out.
  
• Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Ketchup, Water, Mustard, Vinegar, Steak Sauce, Molasses, Brown Sugar, Salt and Pepper. Stir together well and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced to how thick you desire. That's it. Done!
  
• Serve on a toasted Hamburger Bun with a side salad and you have a quick, delicious, healthy meal!
  
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