Best 7 Herbed Turkey Cranberry Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Thanksgiving leftovers can be a wonderful thing, but after a few days, the turkey and cranberry sauce can start to feel a little monotonous. If you're looking for a creative and delicious way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers, look no further than herbed turkey cranberry sloppy joes. This easy-to-make dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Want a holiday spin on sloppy joes? This combination of turkey and cranberries is a big hit with everyone who tastes it! The flavor has a touch of sweetness, a touch of salt-just right for a holiday get-together. The slow cooker makes it easy to keep warm on a buffet. -Christine Grimm, Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds lean ground turkey
2-1/2 cups ketchup
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 envelopes onion soup mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
20 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook turkey in batches over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in ketchup, broth, cranberries, soup mixes, brown sugar and vinegar. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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I was trying to figure out how to make a really good dinner out of turkey, something I have never done before. When I made this all I got were positive replies. I got this recipe and totally redid it, and it turned out great!

Provided by Rebekah97

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ pounds ground turkey
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped tomato
1 cup no-salt-added ketchup
7 tablespoons barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
8 hamburger bun, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey, onion, bell pepper, and tomato until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, barbeque sauce, mustard, vinegar, celery seed, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve turkey mixture on toasted hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 525.3 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CHEF JOHN'S TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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This made for a very enjoyable lunch, and kept warm in a slow cooker, could also work very nicely for a Super Bowl party. It tastes enough like a traditional beef Sloppy Joe to provide that satisfying comfort food fix, yet seems much lighter.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
½ cup cold water
¾ cup ketchup
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water, or as needed
6 hamburger buns, split
⅓ cup chopped green onions
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black.
  • Mix ground turkey and 1/2 cup cold water into onions. Cook and stir, breaking up the meat, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cocoa powder. Cook, stirring frequently and adding up to 1 cup water if needed, until meat is cooked through and liquid is reduced and thick, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Toast hamburger buns until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove turkey mixture from the heat and mix in green onions and Cheddar cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 724 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

HERB ROASTED TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY



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Enjoy this herb roasted turkey basted with Progresso® chicken broth for your holiday dinner. Cranberry-sage gravy provides a special, tasty new twist your guests will love.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (12 to 14 lb) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs fresh oregano
1 lemon, halved
2 carrots, halved
4 celery stalks, halved
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
4 cups water
2 cups sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Wash turkey, inside and out and dry well. Coat inside and out with oil. Season turkey on the outside with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 thyme sprig, 1 sage sprig, 1 oregano sprig and the lemon halves in turkey cavity. In bottom of large roasting pan, place a cooling or roasting rack. Place seasoned turkey on rack and arrange carrots, celery and the remaining herbs on the bottom of the pan around turkey. Pour 1 carton broth and 4 cups water over vegetables and herbs.
  • Roast uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan broth every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads at least 165°F. Remove turkey from pan and allow to rest 15 minutes before carving. Strain and reserve pan juices; discard vegetables.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cranberries, 1 cup water and the sugar to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries are tender; cool about 5 minutes. In blender, puree cranberries with 2 teaspoons sage until smooth; set aside.
  • While turkey is resting, make cranberry gravy. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, just until a blond roux forms. Add reserved pan juices, 1 carton broth and the pureed cranberries; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 70 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOPPY TURKEY JOES



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Note: This recipe method is written for children to follow, too. Adult helpers are referred to as GHs, or Grown Helpers.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 package, 1 1/3 pounds, ground turkey breast or lean ground turkey
1/2 red onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Grill Seasoning or Mrs. Dash seasoning for poultry)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato sauce,( 8- ounce) can
4 crusty sandwich rolls, split
12 celery sticks, available in produce department or Grown Helper can chop
12 carrot sticks, also available in produce department or grown helper can chop
Cheese Fries, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Have a GH (grown helper) place a big skillet over medium high heat for you. Use some kitchen scissors to cut the turkey package open. Add some extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a nice, slow stream. Have the GH add the ground turkey to the pan, in case it spatters. Break the turkey up with a big wooden spoon as it starts to cook. If anyone touches the raw turkey, they should go wash their hands.
  • If you are a really good chopper, using a small, sharp knife chop up some red onion. Remember when you are chopping to keep the fingers that are not holding the knife all tucked in and curled under. Have a GH help you. You need half a red onion chopped up small. Pull the seeds and white membrane and the top out of a half red bell pepper and chop that up small too. Add the veggies to the cooking meat and stir it all together.
  • Next, mix in a small bowl: grill seasoning blend, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and the tomato sauce. This will make your special sauce. When all the ingredients are combined, pour the sauce evenly over the meat and stir everything together really well. Turn the heat down to simmer and cook the sloppy mixture for 10 minutes. Blow on a spoonful until cool and taste it to see if you need to adjust the seasoning.
  • Have the GH help you serve. Place a bun bottom on a plate. Use a big ice cream scoop to get a pile of sloppy meat onto the bun. Put bun top in place and serve with vegetable sticks on the side and Cheese Fries.
  • 1 sack frozen French fries, any brand or shape - crinkle cut, thin cut, steak cut, waffle fries - prepared to package directions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups, (10-ounce) sack shredded yellow Cheddar
  • 3 squirts ketchup, about 1/4 cup
  • Have your GH (Grown Helper) put fries in oven on a cookie sheet. While fries are baking in the oven, have a GH place a sauce pot on the stove and heat it over medium heat. Add butter and melt it. Add the flour and stir. Cook butter and flour together for 1 minute or so. This is called "roux" (like Tiger and Roo with Pooh Bear) and it helps to thicken up sauces. Use a whisk to stir as the milk goes into the pot. Keep stirring until the milk gets thicker. Use a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula to stir in the cheese. When all of the cheese melts, take the sauce off the heat and stir in 3 squirts of ketchup. This is your SECRET ingredient. When everyone asks what you put in your cheese sauce that makes it taste so good, just say milk and cheese, you can NEVER tell what secret ingredients you add! Tell your GH to keep the secret, too or they can never help you again!
  • Pour the sauce over the fries or serve the sauce on the side if you like to dipping better.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy

HERBED TURKEY & CRANBERRY SLOPPY JOES



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These deliciously different joes pile on the flavor with herbs, spices, cranberries and more. Keep the meat mixture warm in a slow cooker and let guests assemble their own sandwiches.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with onion, celery and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain., Stir in tomatoes, dried cranberries, chili sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce; heat through., Mix mayonnaise and mustard; spread on buns. Fill with turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

HERB-BUTTERED TURKEY, ROASTIES & CRANBERRY SAUCE GRAVY



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The potatoes and turkey crown cook together and there's no need to baste - and it's delicious. Easy and stress free

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 garlic cloves , crushed
2 handfuls parsley leaves, finely chopped
100g butter , softened
3kg turkey crown
1 ½kg new potato , halved if large, quartered if huge
2 tbsp plain flour
3 tbsp chunky cranberry sauce
splash port
600ml chicken stock
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tip the garlic, parsley and butter together in a bowl, season generously with black pepper and a pinch of salt, then beat with a wooden spoon or squish through your fingers until everything is combined. The butter can be prepared up to a day ahead and chilled or made two weeks ahead and frozen. Soften before using.
  • Place the turkey crown on a board with the thick part of the breast facing away from you. Use your hands to make two pockets between the skin and the meat, then smear the flavoured butter beneath the skin and all over the breast and work it down so that the breast is completely covered. 3 Tip the new potatoes into a large roasting tray. Sit the turkey on top, skin side up, then roast for 30 mins. Remove from the oven, sit the turkey on a board and give the potatoes a good shake. Then place the turkey back in the tin, spoon over some of the buttery juices and continue to cook for another 40-50 mins until the turkey is dark golden. Transfer the turkey to a board to rest, loosely covered in foil, then continue to cook the potatoes for 20 mins to brown. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the potatoes into a serving dish, reserving the buttery juices in the pan. Put the potatoes to one side and keep warm.
  • To make the cranberry gravy, place the roasting pan on a lowish heat and stir in the flour. Let everything sizzle and brown, then add the cranberry sauce and a splash of port. Sizzle everything for a few mins until really sticky, then stir in the stock, bring to the boil and cook until thick or to your liking, seasoning to taste. If the gravy is on the pale side or a bit too sweet, stir in a splash of soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 91 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground turkey: This will help reduce the amount of fat and calories in your sloppy joes.
  • Use whole wheat buns: This will add fiber and nutrients to your meal.
  • Pack your sloppy joes with veggies: Add some chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the mixture. You can also use grated carrots or zucchini.
  • Use a homemade cranberry sauce: This is a great way to add natural sweetness and tartness to your sloppy joes. You can find a recipe for homemade cranberry sauce online or in a cookbook.
  • Top your sloppy joes with your favorite toppings: Some popular choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Herbed turkey cranberry sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your sloppy joes are healthy and delicious. So grab your ingredients and get cooking!

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