Sloppy Jo Sandwiches Recipe

Relive your childhood with this incredibly easy and flavorful Sloppy Jo recipe! This homemade version blows store-bought brands out of the water, using simple pantry staples for a nostalgic comfort food that's a delicious alternative to your usual burger night. Get ready for tender, juicy turkey in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce – perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 350.6 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Sloppy Jo Sandwiches

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.
  5. Pour the ketchup mixture over the browned turkey and onion.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve the Sloppy Jo mixture on hamburger buns. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

12g

Carbs

12g