Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Description

This twist on the classic comfort food makes for a yummy dinner and can make even the pickiest eater happy! Leave the spicy peppers out for a lower heat option! Make extra for leftovers, or freeze them for a quick night’s dinner!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, minced
  • 1 fresh chile pepper, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • hamburger buns, split

Instructions

  1. Cook and stir ground turkey
  2. onions
  3. green bell pepper
  4. red bell pepper
  5. serrano chile pepper
  6. fresh chile pepper
  7. and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink
  8. about 10 minutes. Drain fat from the turkey mixture.
  9. Stir ketchup
  10. barbeque sauce
  11. cider vinegar
  12. brown sugar
  13. mustard
  14. Worcestershire sauce
  15. Italian seasoning
  16. onion powder
  17. and black pepper into the turkey mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil
  18. reduce heat to medium-low
  19. and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are completely softened
  20. about 20 minutes.
  21. Serve on split hamburger buns.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 12

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