TBC's Sloppy Birds
This is a tasty alternative to the sloppy joe. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate ground turkey or chicken into my meals, as my girlfriend doesn't eat beef. However, I love a sloppy joe, so I decided to create a version using ground turkey. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal.
This is a tasty alternative to the sloppy joe. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate ground turkey or chicken into my meals, as my girlfriend doesn't eat beef. However, I love a sloppy joe, so I decided to create a version using ground turkey. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal.
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey not too lean
- 4 wheat hamburger buns toasted (or other hamburger roll)
- 1/2 bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 serrano chiles finely chopped
- 8 ounces tomato sauce any brand
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3/4 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- Carbohydrate 15.1858022820655 g
- Cholesterol 73.708760125 mg
- Fat 5.18151232258187 g
- Fiber 2.1624856815158 g
- Protein 26.1588785535589 g
- Saturated Fat 1.37540632787509 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (244g)
- Sodium 993.750135651992 mg
- Sugar 13.0233166005497 g
- Trans Fat 0.69232241643506 g
- Calories 214 calories
Step-by-step
- If you want to have a NON-SPICY Sloppy Bird, OMIT the Serrano chili and the red pepper flakes!
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
- Add turkey once oil is hot, and while cooking, break down the ground turkey into tiny pieces, continue to cook and breakdown for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, chili, onion and mix well
- In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, poultry seasoning, and sugar and mix well, then add to the pan, stir and reduce heat to low
- Cover and let simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. While this is going on, toast your buns and make your sweet potato fries.. yup! That's right, sweet potato fries go great with this sand!
- To serve, use a ice cream scoop and put 2 - 3 scoops of the turkey onto the bun. Serve with Sweet Potato fries, (or other )
As a housewife, I'm always on the lookout for delicious and easy meals that the whole family will enjoy. This TBC's Sloppy Birds recipe is a perfect example. It's a tasty alternative to the classic sloppy joe, but it's made with ground turkey instead of beef, so it's a bit healthier. Plus, it's super easy to make, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
My family loved these Sloppy Birds! The ground turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I served them on toasted wheat buns with sweet potato fries, and they were a hit. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.
