Sloppy Turkey Joe Sliders

Packed with protein, these sloppy joe sliders are full of savory flavors that the whole family will love. To make the meal easier to swallow, break the turkey into smaller pieces and serve without the bun.

Sloppy Joe sliders made from turkey

Ingredients

½ cup carrot, minced
1 medium onion, diced
½ cup celery, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
8-ounce can unsalted tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
5 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly rinse fresh produce under warm running water for 20 seconds. Scrub to remove excess dirt.
  2. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook carrot, onion, celery, and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until mostly browned. Drain excess liquid and fat. Set aside turkey mixture in pan.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper to combine. Pour sauce into pan with drained turkey mixture and stir until evenly coated. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sloppy joe mixture should register 165 degrees Fahrenheit or higher using an instant-read thermometer placed in the middle of the dish.
  4. Serve sloppy joe mixture in buns.

Yield

Serves 5

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

35 minutes

Total time

45 minutes

Nutrition

Calories
310 calories
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
8g
Fiber
5g
Protein
23g
Saturated fat
2g
Sodium
760mg
Sugar
17g