Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

Birds-eye view of a healthy sloppy joe on a white plate with a cast iron skillet filled with sloppy joe mix next to a plate of whole wheat buns.

The American sandwich, now made in a healthy way and still sloppy enough where your hand is coated in a mess :)

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 195kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

cast iron skillet
small mixing bowl
cutting board
paring knife
whisk
wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup onion diced
¼ cup red bell pepper diced
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
8 oz reduced fat shredded mozzarella
4 whole wheat buns

Instructions

Heat a cast iron skillet to medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Drain in a colander and set aside. You can leave the turkey in the colander while following the next step.
In the same cast iron skillet add the butter, onions, and peppers. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until veggies are softened. Stirring often. Add meat back into the skillet and mix together with the veggies.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, add beef broth and cornstarch. Whisk until well combined.
Add beef mixture, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into meat mixture. Stir until well combined.
Add 6 oz of the cheese and cook until cheese is melted.
Serve on whole wheat buns topped with the remaining 2 oz of cheese distributed evenly.

Notes

How can the kids help? Teach them to chop the veggies using a hand-over-hand method and with children's cooking utensils. Have them whisk the beef broth and cornstarch.

Store the cooked meat and the buns separately. Store your sloppy joe meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, heat up in the microwave then assemble the buns with the added cheese.

Quick Tip: I always make extra so I have some leftovers for lunch the next day. Now, get sloppy ;)

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