Ingredients

1. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the turkey breakfast sausage and ground turkey or ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.

2. Stir in the beef broth and simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the meat to absorb some of the broth.

3. Add the minced bacon, diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the bacon is fully cooked.

4. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, 1 can of tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic salt, black pepper, and jalapeños. Mix until everything is well combined.

5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Stir in the remaining can of tomato paste until smooth. Taste and season with salt if needed. If the mixture becomes thicker than you like, stir in a splash of beef broth.

7. Lightly butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet until golden brown.

8. Place one slice of cheese on each bottom bun. Spoon a generous amount of sloppy joe mixture over the cheese, then top with another sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

RECIPE TIPS

• Toasting the buns keeps them from getting soggy.

• Ground beef gives a richer flavor, while ground turkey makes a lighter version.

• Let the mixture simmer a little longer if you prefer a thicker sloppy joe.

• These taste even better the next day after the flavors have blended.

• Pepper Jack cheese adds a delicious little kick.

🥶 STORAGE
 

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

🔥 Reheating Instructions
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• Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, adding a splash of beef broth if needed. You can also microwave individual servings for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through.