Mini Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Savory and slightly sweet turkey sloppy joe sliders perfect for little hands and quick family dinners. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, small onion, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1, finely chopped small onion
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 slider buns

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb ground turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Add 1 finely chopped small onion and 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper to the turkey. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Toast 8 slider buns lightly in a toaster or oven.
5. Step 5: Spoon the turkey sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the slider buns, then top with the bun tops. Serve warm for a kid-friendly meal.