How to Make Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes are a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic sandwich. This recipe takes the traditional Sloppy Joe and kicks it up a notch with the addition of ground turkey and a spicy kick. It's a quick and easy dinner option that the whole family is sure to love.

What sets these Sloppy Joes apart is the use of ground turkey instead of the more traditional ground beef. Not only is ground turkey a leaner option, but it also has a milder flavor that allows the spices and ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, minced
  • 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • hamburger buns, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 sandwiches

  • Cook and stir ground turkey, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, serrano chile pepper, fresh chile pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain fat from the turkey mixture.
  • Stir ketchup, barbeque sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper into the turkey mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are completely softened, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve on split hamburger buns.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 1009mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 530mg