Best 9 Quick Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please the whole family? Look no further than turkey sloppy joes! This classic comfort food is made with ground turkey, a tangy sauce, and soft, fluffy buns. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

EASY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Letting all the flavors combine in the slow cooker is the key to these mildly sweet sloppy joes. This recipe is sure to be a keeper, and since it calls for turkey, you can feel good about serving it to your family. -Lisa Ann DiNunzio, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the tomato sauce, water, sloppy joe mix and brown sugar. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

QUICK & EASY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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When we were first married and poor college students, I found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. -Kallee Twiner, Maryville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles., Stir in tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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

THE ULTIMATE SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 parker house rolls
Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, recipe follows
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 pickling cucumbers (about 4 inches long)
4 slices fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh dill weed
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons pickling spice
2 teaspoons turmeric

Steps:

  • Set a heavy-based pot over medium-high heat and add a 3-count of olive oil. Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add ground turkey, season well with salt and pepper and brown well all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon - about 7 to 10 minutes. Add ketchup, mustard, cayenne, brown sugar and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and season it once more before serving on parker rolls with Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles.
  • Wash cucumbers, slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds, and place in a heated, sterilized mason jar with horseradish and fresh dill weed.
  • Set a large pot over medium heat and add vinegar, sugar, water, garlic and pickling spices. Bring the brine to a boil then pour over cucumbers and horseradish in still-hot mason jar and seal lid. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. You can serve once chilled, but for best flavor serve after the pickles have been left overnight.

QUICK & EASY SLOPPY JOES



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Had a craving for them...so I whipped up this recipe by combining several things from the top recipes I could find. There's no need to follow the directions exactly, I'm just giving you the details of what I had on hand. Also, this meal is pretty lean, considering the choice of meat and the fact that it is well drained after browning. This meal can be served as is on a bun or over a hot dog and sprinkled with shredded cheese.

Provided by TriciaWin

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb ground chuck (83/17 Fat Ratio...great for flavor)
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
6 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce (I used Jack Daniel's)
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional, if you like it tangy) (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown meat in a skillet until it has just cooked through. Add in salt and pepper.
  • Drain meat onto paper towels so that the grease and fat have been soaked up.
  • Using the same skillet (after it has been wiped down with the a paper towel), combine all the remaining ingredients and bring to a slight simmer.
  • Add the meat back along with some fresh cracked black pepper. (You can also add the meat after 3-4 minutes of slight simmering if you prefer very soft onions.).
  • Heat thoroughly and serve on a steamed or toasted bun with kettle chips.
  • These are also great topped with cheese and a hot dog.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1055.5, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 19.6, Protein 23.3

TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Roll up your sleeves for this neat, nourishing rendition of a meat-and-tomatoes favorite. Use ground turkey as a smart stand-in for ground chuck in a range of recipes-it provides plenty of meaty flavor with much less saturated fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1 medium onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 pound ground turkey (93% lean, dark meat)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve on whole-wheat rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 25 g

TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by J. M. Hirsch

Categories     Sandwich     turkey     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Dinner     Lunch     Healthy     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Servings: 4 mains, plus leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 16

12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
1 cup tomato sauce
8 ounces white button mushrooms
1 small yellow onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 anchovy fillets
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds ground turkey
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
4 burger buns
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the red peppers, tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, anchovies, garlic, mustard powder, and hot sauce. Puree until smooth, then set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the ground turkey and brown, breaking up any chunks, for 10 minutes. Add the tomato-red pepper mixture, stir well, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sloppy Joes onto the buns and top with cheese.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use smoked turkey sausage or ground turkey.
  • To add some heat, use a spicy barbecue sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have any barbecue sauce, you can use ketchup mixed with brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar.
  • To make your sloppy joes even more flavorful, sauté the onions and peppers before adding them to the turkey mixture.
  • Serve your sloppy joes on slider buns or hamburger buns.
  • Top your sloppy joes with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, coleslaw, or pickles.

Conclusion:

Turkey sloppy joes are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are a great way to use up leftover turkey, and they can also be made with ground turkey. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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