Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

Name: Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 c. sweet relish; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, divided; 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion; 6 thick slices toast or split burger buns

Swap beef for turkey in this lightened-up version of a classic meal.

By Kate Merker and Taylor MurrayPublished: Jan 6, 2020

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Turkey's a leaner (but just as satisfying) sub-in for ground beef, and iron-rich sourdough bread packs more of a protein punch than your standard sugary hamburger bun.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup sweet relish
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, divided
3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
6 thick slices toast or split burger buns

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add yellow onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and relish. Simmer until beginning to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
2. Step 2Toss together cucumbers, red onion, and remaining tablespoon vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt. Let sit, tossing occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Spoon meat mixture on top of toast and top with pickles.

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