Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Optional toppings: pickles, coleslaw, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the turkey mixture onto toasted hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
- You can prepare the turkey mixture ahead of time and reheat it gently before serving.
- This recipe can also be served over rice, pasta, or baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg