Optional toppings: shredded or sliced cheese, shredded lettuce, a spoonful of coleslaw, a slice of tomato, sliced avocado, chopped red onions or green onions, or whatever you like!
Instructions
To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground turkey, onion, and bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up large chunks of the ground turkey, until the turkey is cooked and the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes (see note). Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Serve on hamburger buns or slider buns, toasted if desired. Optional toppings: shredded or sliced cheese, shredded lettuce, a spoonful of coleslaw, a slice of tomato, sliced avocado, chopped red onions or green onions, or whatever you like!
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Notes
Substitute ground beef for the ground turkey, if preferred.
Increase or decrease the amount of peppers and onions, according to taste. Any color of bell peppers can be used and it doesn't matter if they're all one color.
Simmering time depends on how much time you have. Sloppy Joes actually taste better the longer it simmers. Stir occasionally, making sure the mixture isn’t sticking or drying out. Add a bit of water if it’s getting too dry. On the other hand, if you’re hungry, go ahead and eat it sooner, it will still be good.
Shortcut version: If you want to make a super easy sloppy joe, omit sauce ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder). Instead use a 10.75 ounce can condensed tomato soup (with no water added).
Larger Batch: You can easily double or triple the recipe for large crowds, or to freeze for later. If you like, transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and set it on Warm until you're ready to eat.
Nutrition information does not include buns or toppings.