Warm up with these Turkey Sloppy Joe Bowls in the cooler weather. These sloppy Joe bowls are a yummy spin on the traditional dish by incorporating turkey. Serve in a bowl or on a whole wheat burger bun and enjoy with friends and family!
Turkey Sloppy Joe Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ground pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper sauce
- 6 whole wheat burger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add red bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Cook ground turkey in same skillet over medium-high heat, season with salt and pepper and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, chili powder, tomato paste, cayenne pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes until blended. Pour mixture into skillet with turkey.
- Add vegetables to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings as necessary and serve.
