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    Home » Kids Food » Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Published: Oct 23, 2018 · Modified: Jan 6, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A classic and a family favorite. These Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are sure to win over even the pickiest eaters, my kids even asked for seconds! 

    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes are a classic! They have been a favorite of mine since I was a child and I love being able to now make them for my kids. I have made so many different versions over the years and these Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are simple to make and a family favorite. I remember my dad always telling us bad dad jokes about his friend Joe who wanted this dish to be called sloppy Jims instead and my sister and I eating to see who could end up the messiest after dinner. So many memories around this classic dish and I hope to be able to make some more with my children. If you want to try out some of my other favorite sloppy Joe recipes like this cheeseburger sloppy joes check them out when you are done with this one.

     

    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    How to make Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes:

    Ingredients:

    • Ground Turkey
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Brown Sugar
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Salt
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder

    Directions:

     Step one: Cook and crumble ground turkey.

    Step two: Drain any fat from ground turkey.

    Step three: Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Allow simmering on low for several minutes.

    Step four: Serve on hamburger buns and with some suggestions below.

    What to serve with Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes:

    • Crispy potato wedges (this is what my mom always made with them)
    • Roasted green beans
    • Sweet potato fries
    • Parmesan garlic potatoes
    • Roasted ranch carrots
    • Skillet green beans

    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Want even more recipes using ground turkey:

    Ground Turkey Taco Soup: I love taco soup, it's a classic and a favorite in our house. We love using ground turkey for this recipe and my kids eat it up. 

    Slow Cooker Turkey Chili: This chili is a favorite with my readers. It's so simple to make and so full of flavor. 

    Ground Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Need a simple lunch idea that will fill you up? Try these taco stuffed sweet potatoes, you will not be disappointed! 

    Try some of my other Sloppy Joe recipes:

    • Sloppy Joes
    • Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
    • Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
    • Baked Sloppy Joes
    • Sloppy Joe Casserole 

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    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Jennie Duncan
    A classic and a family favorite. These Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are sure to win over even the pickiest eaters, my kids even asked for seconds!
    4.6 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 166 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 15 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Cook and crumble ground turkey. Once cooked drain fat.
    • To your cooked turkey add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Allow simmering on low for 20-25 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy. 

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 921mgCalcium: 17mgVitamin C: 7.4mgVitamin A: 490IUSugar: 7gFiber: 1gPotassium: 698mgCholesterol: 62mgCalories: 166kcalFat: 2gProtein: 28gCarbohydrates: 9gIron: 2mg
    Keyword Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
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    Comments

    1. Marie

      February 01, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      Can I make this in the instant pot?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        February 05, 2022 at 3:49 pm

        I am sure you can. I have not tried it specifically in an instant pot, but I am sure it would work!

        Reply
    2. Sara

      November 18, 2021 at 4:58 am

      Great recipe. Loved by the entire family. I made it as described for the first round bit see a lot of potential for expansion. Love the ideas from other commenter about adding diced peppers or Tabasco. Those won't fly with the kids yet but hope their palates expand over the years to be more accommodating and adventurous. Thanks for publishing this great and easy meal!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      July 20, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      This is so easy and so yum! I make this about once a month. I put cheese on the burger bun right before I pile this on. Definitely a favorite.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 27, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        My husband loves to put cheese on his sloppy joes as well!

        Reply
      • Lisa

        June 02, 2021 at 5:46 am

        Great recipe, I did add some green peppers and onions, used more Worcestershire sauce and a splash of Tabasco and skipped the onion powder, thanks!

        Reply
    4. Kendall

      June 07, 2020 at 5:47 pm

      We make this recipe all the time, it is quick and so good. Definitely love that is not super “sloppy”. Has some consistency. I won’t go back to beef sloppy joes after using turkey.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        June 08, 2020 at 9:14 pm

        I'm so glad you like the recipe Kendall!

        Reply
    5. Jared

      May 30, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      This was amazing!!! I added some red bell peppers. I was looking for a turkey sloppy joe recipe since I don’t eat beef as much. This fit the bill. I will be making this again.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        June 05, 2020 at 11:45 am

        Thank you very much! I am glad you like it!

        Reply
    6. J Lynn

      May 03, 2020 at 9:35 am

      Following the recipe exactly, my sloppy joes were not sloppy at all...I don't think there is enough liquid in this recipe to do that. Maybe add more tomato sauce? The flavor was a little off-putting for me as well, so I will not be adding this to my rotation.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        June 05, 2020 at 2:14 pm

        I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you enjoy some of my other recipes!

        Reply
    7. Kayla

      July 22, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I added red bell pepper to this and it was AMAZING. My boyfriend said this recipe is a definite keeper.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 22, 2019 at 5:28 pm

        So happy to hear that!! Glad y'all liked it so much!

        Reply
        • Yvette

          March 01, 2022 at 5:21 pm

          Does this freeze well?

          Reply
          • Jennie

            March 23, 2022 at 2:27 pm

            Yes, I find that this freezes well. I place it in a large freezer bag and lay it flat.

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