Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joes

Name: Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce; 6 hamburger buns, split

“My grandma gave this recipe to me years ago, but I made a few changes to give this yummy supper more pizzazz. —Jill Zosel, Seattle, Washington.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain if necessary. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in sugar, flour and pepper until blended.
Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms; replace tops.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 297 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 846mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Super Sloppy Joes in Light & Tasty October/November 2005

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s_pants

Apr 10, 2018

We all really enjoyed it. Not too sweet for us, but we do tend to like sweet things!
sdipiazza

Dec 17, 2017

Pretty good...I put in some green pepper with the onion but you could add a little shredded zucchini and shredded carrot as well. I skipped the Worcestershire sauce as I do not care for the taste...didn't miss it.
LorraineT200

Oct 18, 2015

Certainly a family favorite. The best part is they don't even know they are eating turkey!
chris_giles18

Feb 3, 2015

This was a little sweet, so I may cut back the sugar next time. I will never buy the canned sloppy joe sauce again!
Emmalammadingdong

Nov 11, 2014

I made this tonight but also add a handful of shredded carrot to the onion as I sauteed it. I also put the entire recipe in the crock pot to keep warm until dinner time. It was fabulous! My toddler ate it too!
cml3720

Jun 16, 2014

This is a favorite in my household - exactly as written. We especially enjoy them on onion rolls.
cookinfanatic25

Sep 5, 2012

This was my first time making sloppy joes and I was impressed at how quick and easy it was to make with things I already had on hand.
cookinfanatic25

Sep 5, 2012

This was my first time making sloppy joes and I was impressed at how quick and easy it was to make. However, it's not something I would make again.
janeron

Jun 13, 2012

This was bland w a vinegar taste.
msdaisey

Feb 12, 2011

wonderful