Sloppy Joe (Turkey)

These absolutely delicious ground turkey sloppy joes are a healthier version of the classic, made in one skillet and ready in less than 30 minutes. Homemade yet easy to make, this is a family-friendly dinner that you can even make ahead of time.

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb ground turkey
½ large yellow onion, minced
⅓ large green bell pepper, minced
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup barbecue sauce
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ cup water

Toast Buns:
Heat a large skillet over MED HIGH/HIGH heat. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil, and once hot, add buns, cut side down. Cook for 30 seconds to a minute (this time will vary), or until golden brown on the bottoms.

Remove to a wire cooling rack, cut sides up.

Cook Meat and Vegetables:
Heat oil in large skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Add turkey, onion and bell pepper and cook, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and vegetables are beginning to soften. Transfer to colander to drain.

Add Sauce:
Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and water and stir well to combine.

Simmer and Serve:
Reduce heat to MED/MED LOW and cook for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking, stirring often. Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.