How to Make Apple-Tarragon Turkey Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things as comforting as a classic sloppy joe, but sometimes it's nice to switch things up and try a new variation. That's where these Apple-Tarragon Turkey Sloppy Joes come in. This recipe takes the traditional sloppy joe and gives it a delicious and unexpected twist with the addition of sweet and tart apples and fragrant tarragon.

With lean ground turkey as the base, these sloppy joes are both healthier and lighter than the traditional beef version. But that doesn't mea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple
  • 1 ¼ cups ketchup
  • ⅓ cup water, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, and apple into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until turkey is browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Stir ketchup, water, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, tarragon, salt, and cloves into the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, adding a little more water if mixture gets a bit thick.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 921mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 419mg