Turkey Sloppy Joes Crock Pot
Recipe: #2707
November 18, 2011
Categories: Turkey, Peppers, Mexican, Game/Sports Day, Mexican Dinner, more
"This works in slow cookers from 3 1/2 to 6 quarts. This recipe calls for 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds, you can place seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes, then ground with mortar and pestle, but you can use 1 teaspoon regular ground cumin if you prefer."
Original is 7 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (266.7 g)
- Calories 336.9
- Total Fat - 9.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.6 g
- Cholesterol - 71.5 mg
- Sodium - 825.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 26.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.8 g
- Sugars - 5.9 g
- Protein - 36.5 g
- Calcium - 390.6 mg
- Iron - 3 mg
- Vitamin C - 30.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
Step 2
Add turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink.
Step 3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
Step 4
Drain and discard liquid from pan.
Step 5
Add remaining oil to pan. Add onions and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Add garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Step 7
Add chili sauce and bring to a boil.
Step 8
Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware.
Step 9
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until mixture is hot and bubbly.
Step 10
Add cheese, peppers, Worcestershire sauce and paprika.
Step 11
Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes, until pepper is softened.
Step 12
Spoon over split onion buns and serve.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting ground turkey, look for a package labeled 93% lean or higher.
- If you don't have toasted cumin seeds, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of regular ground cumin.
- Substitute ground turkey for ground beef: This substitution is beneficial because it provides a leaner and healthier alternative to ground beef. It also helps to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a more nutritious option.
- Substitute vegetable oil for butter: This substitution is beneficial because it reduces the amount of saturated fat in the recipe, making it a healthier option. It also helps to reduce cholesterol and calories, making it a more nutritious choice.
Vegan Turkey Sloppy Joes Replace the ground turkey with 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils, and replace the chili sauce with 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce. Omit the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the onion mixture.
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes Replace the ground turkey with 3 cups cooked lentils, and replace the chili sauce with 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce. Omit the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika to the onion mixture.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Roasted sweet potatoes are a great accompaniment to Turkey Sloppy Joes. They are easy to make and provide a delicious contrast to the savory flavors of the Sloppy Joes. The sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven until they are soft and caramelized, giving them a delicious flavor. They are a great source of vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy side dish.
Broccoli Salad - Broccoli salad is a great side dish to serve with Turkey Sloppy Joes. It is packed with crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing. The sweet and tangy dressing is a great contrast to the savory flavors of the Sloppy Joes. Broccoli salad is a great source of fiber and vitamins, making it a healthy and delicious side dish.
FAQ
Q: What size slow cooker should I use?
A: This recipe works best with slow cookers from 3 1/2 to 6 quarts.
Q: How long should I cook the recipe?
A: Cook the recipe on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Check the dish occasionally to make sure it is cooked through.
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Fun facts:
The first Sloppy Joe sandwich was invented by a cook named Joe at a café in Sioux City, Iowa in 1930. It was originally called a "loose meat sandwich" and was made with ground beef, onions, tomato sauce and spices.
The term ‘Sloppy Joe’ was popularized by Ernest Hemingway in his novel ‘To Have and Have Not’. The novel follows the life of a fishing boat captain and his family during the Great Depression. In the novel, Hemingway wrote about the Sloppy Joe sandwich being served at a bar in Key West, Florida.