Simple Turkey Sloppy Joes with Sweet Bell Peppers

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A kid-friendly take on sloppy joes using ground turkey and sweet bell peppers, creating a flavorful and easy sandwich perfect for family dinners. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, diced sweet bell pepper, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 lb ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the turkey is browned and no longer pink.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup diced sweet bell pepper and 1/2 cup diced onion to the skillet. Sauté together for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Mix well and reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey and vegetables well.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto 4 whole wheat hamburger buns.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately while warm.

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