Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches pile tender, saucy turkey onto toasted buns with a balanced sweet-tangy bite and a gentle warmth from red pepper flakes. The ketchup–barbecue blend and a hint of mustard and vinegar create a glossy, craveable sauce that soaks into each bun without overwhelming it. Great for weeknight dinners, game days, or casual gatherings when you want hearty comfort with a lighter twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 70 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the turkey, onion, bell pepper, and tomato in the hot skillet until the turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the ketchup, barbeque sauce, mustard, vinegar, celery seed, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the turkey in the skillet. Lower the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- 3
Serve the turkey mixture on toasted hamburger buns.
- Calories 450.39 kcal High 23%
- Protein 42.69 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 52.22 g 19%
- Total Fat 8.12 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.94 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.35 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1065.33 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 3.63 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 15.32 g --
- Added Sugars 13.1 g High 26%
- Calcium 69.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 352.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 86.51 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 6.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Celery Seed, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 450.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Celery Seed, Cooked Turkey, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 450.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches healthy?
- Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 450.39 calories and 42.69 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1065.33 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.94 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.1 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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