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BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes with cheese
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BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes

from kristineskitchenblog.com
These BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes are irresistibly spicy-sweet sandwiches packed with veggies, turkey, red onion, and cilantro. Add some melty cheese and you've got a meal that will make the whole family happy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 207kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 medium carrot finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce 8 ounce can
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

For serving:

  • burger buns toasted
  • shredded gouda or mozzarella cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Add turkey to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook turkey, breaking it up into pieces, until it starts to brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and water. Stir; reduce heat to a low simmer, and cook 10 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Serve sloppy joes on toasted burger buns, topped with shredded cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2721IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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