Turkey Sloppy Joes

These Turkey Sloppy Joes are a treat for me every time they’re on the menu.

I grew up with a strong aversion to anything that had tomato in it, so it wasn’t until adulthood that I enjoyed my first sloppy joe. I do like tomatoes now, but I still can’t stand ketchup so I stop reading a recipe immediately if I see ketchup in the ingredient list.

These turkey sloppy joes, which are based on Rachel Ray’s Super Sloppy Joe Recipe, use tomato sauce and lots of seasonings to give them a great flavor. I serve them on homemade biscuits, but this also tastes great as a baked potato topping. You can substitute ground beef for the turkey if that’s what you have on hand.

Turkey Sloppy Joes

$1.42 per serving

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Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 small red or green bell pepper chopped
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 tbs. maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1 tbs. red wine vinegar
• 1 tbs. soy sauce
• 2 cups tomato sauce or diced tomatoes

Instructions

• Pour the oil into a large cast-iron skillet and add the onion. Cook for a few minutes, until translucent. Add the green pepper and cook until softened.
• Remove the vegetables from the skillet. Cook the turkey until it's no longer pink.
• Return the vegetables to the pan with the turkey. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine evenly.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm on biscuits, rolls, or baked potatoes.

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Turkey Sloppy Joes Price Breakdown

This recipe costs $8.50 to make with antibiotic-free turkey breast at $4.99 per pound. This comes out to $1.42 per ⅔ cup serving. Turkey Sloppy Joes are a crowd pleaser that children and adults will love.