Best 8 Italian Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Italian turkey sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe, using ground turkey and Italian-inspired ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a juicy, savory sandwich that is sure to please the whole family. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a complete meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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"Everyone seems to love my take on sloppy joes. For a change, I often fix them with ground chicken instead of ground turkey and use fresh parsley and oregano." Charlene Chambers - Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) hot Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, turkey, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Spoon 3/4 cup turkey mixture onto each bun; sprinkle with cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
One 28-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
Garlic Toast, recipe follows, for serving
8 slices French bread
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and the beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove the beef and drain off the fat.
  • To the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook the peppers and onions until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute or 2. Add the tomatoes, sugar, oregano and basil and bring to a simmer. Return the beef to the pan and simmer until the mixture is nice and thick, about 10 minutes. If it gets too thick, thin it with a little water. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: Spoon a nice portion of sauce over each of 4 slices of the Garlic Toast. Let the sauce cascade over the sides, then prop a second piece of Garlic Toast over to the side of each. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, mix together the butter, Parmesan, oil, parsley, garlic powder, paprika and oregano until it forms a paste. Season with salt and pepper, then spread the mixture on the bread.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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

ITALIAN SLOPPY JOES



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This popular sloppy Joe was created by a cook named Joe in 1930 at a Sioux City, Iowa, cafe, and was first described as a loose meat sandwich. Since then, it's been a popular sandwich in homes and restaurants everywhere. My version goes Italian, thanks to the addition of garlic, basil, and oregano.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 portobello mushrooms
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped basil
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. Remove the stems from the portobellos. Place the mushrooms gill side up on a baking sheet, transfer to the oven, and roast until they are browned and just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sweat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Add the garlic and cook another 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the turkey, and cook until browned.
  • 5. Add the tomato paste and tomatoes and cook until a thick sauce is formed and you can see the bottom of the pan when you stir the turkey mixture.
  • 6. Finish with the chopped basil and oregano. Serve atop the roasted mushroom caps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 84 milligrams, Sodium 116 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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The combination of chili sauce and ground turkey in these sloppy joes creates a delicious flavor. The avocado adds a special touch to the sandwiches. -Nichole Jones, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 onion rolls, split
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and mashed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking the meat into crumbles; drain., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili sauce, jalapeno, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve on rolls topped with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ITALIAN SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Italian Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
salt and pepper
8 -10 submarine rolls, split
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, garlic, green pepper, and onion until the sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add the tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup onto each roll; sprinkle with cheese.

GROUND TURKEY SLOPPY JOES RECIPE



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A healthier twist on traditional sloppy joes, made with ground turkey and homemade sauce.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground turkey
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 red onion (diced)
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon steak seasoning
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
15 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce.
  • Add sauce to skillet, reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve warm on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use ground turkey that is at least 93% lean for a healthier version of this recipe.
  • If you don't have Italian seasoning on hand, you can make your own by combining equal parts basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • To make the sloppy joes even more flavorful, brown the ground turkey in a skillet with a little bit of olive oil before adding the other ingredients.
  • If you like your sloppy joes on the sweeter side, add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on slider buns or your favorite bread. You can also top them with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Conclusion:

Italian Turkey Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. They're also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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