Turkey Joes Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with these Turkey Joes! A healthier, leaner take on the sloppy joe, this recipe delivers the same comforting flavors with juicy ground turkey, sweet brown sugar, and tangy Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy family meal or a fun twist on a Thanksgiving leftover.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 506.9 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Turkey Joes

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How to Make Turkey Joes

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve the Turkey Joe mixture on hamburger buns. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

27g

Carbs

12g