Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes

This version of the all-American classic uses chile peppers to bring the heat and turkey in place of beef to bring the lean.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 serrano chile pepper, minced
• 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
• hamburger buns, split
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir ground turkey, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, serrano chile pepper, fresh chile pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain fat from the turkey mixture.

Step 2

Stir ketchup, barbeque sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper into the turkey mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are completely softened, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Serve on split hamburger buns.