The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes
A healthy and satisfying mixture of lean ground turkey, kidney beans, veggies, tomato sauce, molasses, spices, and pickled jalapenos. So much flavor, meaty, and truly The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup or 1 small red bell pepper diced small
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos chopped fine
- 1 15.5 oz can low sodium red kidney or pinto beans, drained and risnsed
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp worcestershire
- 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard or dried mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 large buns of choice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat with olive oil. Add ground turkey. Cook and crumble until no longer pink, about 10-12 minutes. Do not drain the excess liquid unless there is a lot of grease.
- Add onions, garlic, and red peppers. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes stiring often. Mixture will be thick. Taste for seasoning.
- Scoop meat mixture over buns and serve!
Notes
Tips:
Meat- Lean ground turkey, chicken, or beef work well for this recipe.
Toasting buns- You can pop the buns in the toaster or under the broiler for a few minutes to toast the buns. For a real treat, spread a little mayo on the inside of both bun halves, and place in hot non-stick skillet until deep golden brown. So good!
Add Cheese- For a cheesy top, add shredded mozzarella or a slice of provolone just before you add the top bun. Yum!
Other ways to use Sloppy Joes-
- Tacos
- Lettuce cups for a lower-carb option
- Mixed with penne pasta and mozzarella cheese
- Over brown or white rice