Let me introduce you to Sloppy Joe’s leaner, sassier sister, Sloppy Jane (ground turkey Sloppy Joes). This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it tastes fantastic!
Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Weeknight meals can seem like a chore if you’re not prepared. It’s sometimes easier to go out to eat or heat up an entree from the freezer section of your supermarket, but those aren’t necessarily the best options. I want to share with you a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that’s sure to please your family and your waistline. Enter Sloppy Janes.
I substituted ground turkey for ground beef to make this recipe leaner and sassier than the original. I added sliced mushrooms to “beef up” the volume of the dish without adding excess calories. I added seasonings like chili powder, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce sassy ingredients to add delicious flavor. My favorite part of this meal? It’s quick and easy to prepare; it takes about 25 minutes from skillet to table.
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Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz white mushrooms, sliced thin
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 cup tomato puree
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- Over medium heat, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the mushrooms have shrunk and released their moisture, about 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground turkey and break up the meat using a wooden spoon. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the ground turkey is just about cooked through.
- Stir in the pepper, brown sugar, tomato puree, ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens, and it's no longer runny, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately on hamburger buns.
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We loved them – even the picky 10 year old!
I’m so glad you love it! Thanks for stopping by!
The name of your recipe gave me a chuckle! They look so good, though, and just the ticket for eating healthy!
It’s a fun title, right?! 🙂
Like the idea of a healthier version!
Thank you!
I have been on the hunt for a healthier option for sloppy joes! These janes are delicious!
Thank you so much!
Sloppy joes aren’t really a thing here in the UK, but it does look like some good comfort food.
It is, you should give them a try!
Loving the turkey and mushrooms here – such a fantastic recipe and they look so cute too!
Thank you! 🙂
i love the name! also i have the same tea towel ha ha! these looks delicious and i love that they’re healthier!
Haha, I love this tea towel!
Sloppy Janes are such a great idea! They sound so flavourful and fun. Oh, and healthier too!
They really are. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I love that this is healthy and quick. I can’t wait to try your recipe. It looks delicious. I know my family is going to love it!
I hope you all love it!
Made these for dinner tonight (5/21/18). My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The only change I made was adding a tablespoon of chopped chipotles in adobo sauce, just to kick up the heat some and give it that wonderful smoky flavor. This recipe is going into the keeper file! Thank you for sharing.
Stan! I am thrilled you and your wife enjoyed this recipe! Your addition of chipotles in adobo sauce sounds wonderful–I’ll have to try this modification when I make these for dinner next week! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Turning childhood favourites into a meal I can enjoy guilt-free as an adult! The whole family will love this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
-Shannon
You’re so welcome. Enjoy!
~Jillian