Turkey Joes (Sloppy Joes) Recipe
Description: Delight in this quick and tasty Turkey Joes (sloppy joes) recipe from Love With Recipes, perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack. With its flavorful blend of lean turkey and zesty barbecue sauce, it’s an easy, inexpensive meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- ½ cup bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 hamburger buns
- Cooking spray
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 395.6
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 89.6 mg
- Sodium: 927.2 mg
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Turkey: Begin by heating a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Add 1 pound of lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and cooked through, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Drain Excess Liquid: Once the turkey is browned, carefully drain off any excess liquid from the skillet. This step helps in achieving a thicker, more flavorful mixture.
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Cook Vegetables: Add ½ cup of finely diced bell pepper and ½ cup of finely chopped onion to the skillet. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, which should take about 3 minutes.
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Add Sauce and Spice: Stir in ½ cup of barbecue sauce and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and well combined. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
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Assemble the Turkey Joes: Split the hamburger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired. Spoon the turkey mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns. Place the top halves of the buns on top to complete the sandwiches.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Turkey Joes immediately while they are warm and enjoy a delicious, quick meal that’s sure to satisfy!
Yield: Serves 4
Enjoy your homemade Turkey Joes, a delightful and easy-to-make twist on a classic favorite! 🌟🍔
