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Smoked Turkey Sloppy Joes

Smoked turkey, sauteed peppers and onions, and tangy-sweet sauce all come together in these sloppy joes straight from BBQ heaven.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Keyword: Turkey Sloppy Joes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 Tablespoon Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 ½ cups tomato sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat. Turn on the smoker and preheat your smoker to 180-200 degrees F.
  • Season. Spread the ground turkey onto a wire cooling rack and place it over a foil-lined baking sheet. Season the turkey well with Beef Rub.
  • Smoke. Place the turkey, cooling rack, and baking sheet on the preheated grill. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.
  • Cook the vegetables. While the turkey is smoking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil then add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently until the onions and peppers have softened but not caramelized, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the meat. When the turkey has finished smoking, add it to the vegetable mixture and use the sharp edge of the spatula to break the meat into smaller pieces and finish cooking through.
  • Add the sauce. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
  • Finish cooking. Bring the sloppy joe mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-8 more minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce is at your desired thickness.
  • Assemble and serve. Pile the sloppy joe mixture on top of toasted buns and serve with your favorite condiments, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1600mg | Potassium: 1272mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1764IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg