Best 6 Turkey Picadillo Sloppy Joes Recipes

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If you want a flavorful Sloppy Joe but with a unique twist, then the Turkey Picadillo Sloppy Joe is the recipe for you! This Sloppy Joe features ground turkey as its meat and combines it with picadillo, a popular dish in Latin America made with ground meat, tomatoes, vegetables, and a variety of spices. This unique combination of flavors results in a Sloppy Joe that is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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TURKEY PICADILLO II



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A traditional Cuban dish made dieter and taste bud friendly. Serve with brown rice or make them into Cuban Sloppy Joes by putting the mixture inside whole wheat hamburger buns.

Provided by jeidipippins

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
½ cup white wine
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
⅓ cup chopped green olives
⅓ cup raisins
½ cup canned black beans
1 tablespoon olive brine
1 tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Remove the turkey and drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and bay leaves; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked turkey, wine, tomato sauce, olives, raisins, black beans, olive brine, capers, cayenne, and cumin. Simmer about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 589.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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

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

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 PICADILLO



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Long before sloppy joes became an American classic, picadillo was a fixture in Cuba. It is economical, easy and quick -- a winning combination. In this version, inspired by *Eating Well* turkey is used as a lighter alternative to ground beef. Serve this over white rice with Recipe #134349 and a salad.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 eggs (optional)
14 ounces lean ground turkey or 14 ounces lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, diced small 1/4 inch or smaller
3/4 cup chopped scallion, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • If using eggs, place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes. Drain, peel and slice and set aside.
  • Cook meat and onions in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the turkey with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. If you like, you can blot off any excess oil, more desireable if you are using ground beef.
  • Add 1/2 cup scallions, diced carrots and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add raisins, olives, tomato paste, water and stir to blend. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
  • Garnish with the remaining scallions and the hard-cooked eggs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 233.6, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 20

TURKEY PICADILLO



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I serve this over shortcut pasta or egg noodles and garnish it with sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped scallions. Any leftovers reheat wonderfully. -Anita Pinney, Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5-1/3 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup golden raisins
Optional: Reduced-fat sour cream and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink; drain. Add the garlic, chili powder and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and raisins; heat through. Drain noodles; serve with turkey mixture. If desired, top with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey: Look for ground turkey that is fresh and has a lean-to-fat ratio of 90/10 or 93/7. This will ensure that your picadillo sloppy Joes are juicy and flavorful.
  • Season the ground turkey well: Before cooking the ground turkey, season it generously with a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Picadillo sloppy Joes are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, peppers, carrots, and corn, to add flavor and texture to your sloppy Joes.
  • Simmer the picadillo sauce: Once you have cooked the ground turkey and vegetables, simmer the picadillo sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the sloppy Joes on your favorite bread: Picadillo sloppy Joes can be served on a variety of breads, such as hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or slider buns. Choose a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the sloppy Joe sauce.

Conclusion:

Turkey picadillo sloppy Joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With their combination of flavorful ground turkey, vegetables, and spices, these sloppy Joes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey picadillo sloppy Joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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