Not only is this recipe simply delicious and on the table in less than 30 minutes, start to finish, but Monique from Ambitious Kitchen substitutes ground turkey making these Sloppy Joes that much more healthy!

Not only is this recipe simply delicious and on the table in less than 30 minutes, start to finish, but Monique from Ambitious Kitchen substitutes ground turkey making these Sloppy Joes that much more healthy!

Active Prep time:  ~10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total: ~30 minutes

Serves:  4 people

Ingredients 

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil;
  • 1 small white onion (diced);
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced);
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced);
  • 1 pound Organic Ground Turkey;
  • Salt and pepper;
  • 1/2 cup organic ketchup;
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce;
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce;
  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar;
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard;
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional);
  • 4 whole grain hamburger buns (or whatever type you prefer);
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese;
  • Optional: Jalapeño slices or pickles;

Preparation

  1. Add olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium high heat;
  2. Add garlic, white onion, red bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent;
  3. Transfer ingredients from skillet to a small bowl;
  4. Add ground turkey to skillet and season with salt and pepper (breaking up turkey as it cooks);
  5. Once turkey is cooked, add back in the sautéd garlic, onion and red pepper;
  6. Next add to the skillet the ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and mustard (and cayenne pepper if using);
  7. Stir well and bring to a simmer;
  8. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and let cook for another 10 minutes (feel free to add a little water if the sauce is too thick for your liking);
  9. After 10 minutes, add the shredded cheese and cover with a lid for about 2 minutes to let the cheese melt;  

Serving

  • Spoon the Sloppy Joes onto the hamburger buns;
  • Add Jalapeño or pickle slices;
  • Enjoy!