Apple-Tarragon Turkey Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes get a makeover in this recipe that boosts ground turkey with sweet and tart flavor from Granny Smith apple and anise-flavored tarragon.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
• 0.75 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1.25 cups ketchup
• 0.75 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup water, or more as needed
• 0.5 cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir ketchup, water, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, tarragon, salt, and cloves into the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, adding a little more water if mixture gets a bit thick.

Step 2

Place ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, and apple into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until turkey is browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes.