Healthy Sloppy Joe Recipe

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A Simple & Easy Healthy Sloppy Joe Recipe made with ground turkey. This homemade sloppy joe is perfect for kids and includes a how-to video. Made with fresh ingredients perfect for clean eating.

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Turkey Sloppy Joes are the perfect easy dinner idea for kids when you need a quick & easy meal that everyone likes.

This recipe can be made in under 15 minutes with ingredients you are likely to have in your cabinet or pantry. 

My family definitely has those evenings that everyone is running in different directions that sitting down for a family meal is impossible. I will make a batch of this Healthy Sloppy Joe Recipe for my family to enjoy as they return home from their activities. 

By using lean ground turkey and making homemade sauce, you can swap your traditional sloppy Joe for a healthy version! I hope you & your family enjoy this turkey sloppy Joe recipe as much as mine!

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY SLOPPY JOES:

1. To browned turkey add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, and salt.
2. Stir well.
3. Serve hot on buns

WHAT ARE TURKEY SLOPPY JOES MADE OF?

Sloppy Joes are my son's all-time favorite meal.  I used to simply add a can of sloppy Joe sauce to browned ground beef then stir and call it dinner. But I was making this meal so often, I decided I wanted to make a homemade version. 

I started making this particular recipe when my now 13-year-old was about 3 years old, but am just getting around to sharing it. 

You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make a homemade recipe for healthy sloppy joes. The only ingredients you need for the sauce are:

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt

In a large skillet, brown ground turkey.

IS GROUND TURKEY HEALTHY?

Ground turkey is a great alternative to ground beef. The key is choosing a lean ground turkey for your dishes. I typically pick 93% lean/7% fat.

Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, and salt. Stir the sauce ingredients together with the ground meat.

PRO TIP: Add additional Worcestershire sauce for extra zestiness.  Add additional ketchup for a saucier sloppy joe.

Pick a side (or two) to create a complete meal. I will choose a different side each time I make my sloppy Joe recipe.

WHAT SIDE DISH GOES WITH SLOPPY JOE?

• Crockpot Red Potatoes 
• Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Baked Brussels Sprouts
• Baked Veggie Nuggets 

Serve your sloppy Joes on a serving platter and call your family to the table - dinner is ready!

If your family will be home at different times, keep your sloppy Joes warm in a crock-pot. 

Looking for more Sloppy Joe Recipes? Try these:

• Sloppy Joe Casserole
• Beef Sloppy Joes
• Pork Barbecue Sloppy Joe Sandwich

 

SLOPPY JOE FAQs:

WHAT CAN I USE TO FIX SLOPPY JOES?

If your turkey sloppy joes turn out too runny - don't panic. Simply mix 1 TBSP of cornstarch with 1 TBSP of water. After stirring, pour the cornstarch into the skillet and bring to a boil then turn to a simmer. Simmer until your desired thickness is reached. 

ARE SLOPPY JOES UNHEALTHY?

Sloppy Joes are a delicious and nutritious dinner option. This sloppy Joe recipe combines ingredients to make a homemade sauce to make a healthier version that eliminates added ingredients you would find in a canned sloppy Joe sauce. 

IS SLOPPY JOE GOOD FOR YOU?

Yes, sloppy joes are a great choice. This recipe is so versatile to help you meet your nutrition goals. Serve your sloppy Joe on a toasted bun or fresh lettuce wrap with a side of roasted veggies or baked fries for a complete meal. 

HOW MANY CALORIES IN A SLOPPY JOE ON A BUN? 

This healthy Sloppy Joe recipe has 275 calories if served on a bun. 

You might also like my sloppy joe mix!

If you enjoyed this post or made any of the recipes, make sure to leave a comment below! Then follow me on social media and tag #createkidsclub. I love seeing what you come up with!

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