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5 from 5 votes

Curried Turkey Sloppy Joes

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Alex Snodgrass

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper (from about 1 bell pepper)
  • 3/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced, for serving (optional)
  • 6 potato hamburger buns, for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the veggies are softening, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the turkey, ginger, salt, and pepper and continue to cook, breaking up the turkey into very small pieces, until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain off excess fat (sometimes not necessary with turkey!)
  • Add the curry powder, garam masala, cumin, and cayenne (if using). Cook, tossing, toasting the spices until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste until well combined. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and coconut sugar. Stir until well combined and let come to a light simmer. Cook, simmering and stirring often, for the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken a bit, about 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the Greek yogurt until just combined. Taste and add more salt, as desired.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro. To serve, ladle the curry sloppy joe mixture onto the halved potato buns. Top with thinly sliced serrano peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 3mg