Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes
Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes balance juicy sweetness from ripe pears with the gentle warmth of cloves and tangy tomato sauce. Ground turkey stays tender and saucy, with onion and red bell pepper adding soft bite and depth. Serve these on whole-wheat buns for a playful, weeknight-friendly dinner or a casual game-day sandwich that feels a little unexpected.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 26
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Peel 1 pear; chop half of it (you should have 1/2 cup chopped).
- 2
Cook ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, and the chopped pear in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up the turkey, until browned.
- 3
Stir the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, thyme, and cloves into the skillet.
- 4
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, adding a little water if needed to maintain the desired consistency.
- 5
Slice the remaining pears; serve in buns with the meat mixture.
- Calories 367.13 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 21.91 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 58.84 g 21%
- Total Fat 5.32 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.47 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1244.41 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 4.0 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 12.83 g --
- Added Sugars 5.72 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 75.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 257.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 45.33 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 35.27 mg Good Source 39%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pear Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Thyme, Ground Cloves, Hamburger Bun, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 367.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Thyme, Ground Cloves, Hamburger Bun, Ketchup, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 367.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes healthy?
- Pear-Studded Turkey Sloppy Joes has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 367.13 calories and 21.91 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1244.41 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.72 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, 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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