BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes
BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes take a traditional childhood comfort food and turn it into a sandwich with so much flavor and juiciness that you will not believe it!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoons brown sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Slurry: - Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
For serving:
- 6 brioche buns
- 6 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- First, place a large skillet, over medium-high heat, and add the oil. Once the oil is hot add the ground turkey, onion, green pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook and break the meat with a wooden spoon until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain grease.
- Next, stir in tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
- If the mixture is too watery, mix 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until fully dissolved, and add the slurry to the meat mixture. Cook stirring for a few mins until thickened.
- Serve the meat mixture on hamburger buns topped with cheddar cheese and extra BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg