Turkey Sloppy Joes Crock Pot
Created by QueenBea on November 18, 2011
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 25m
- Cook Time: 8h
- Recipe #2707
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided (vegetable oil)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chili sauce, tomato based
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped, optional
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, optional
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 bread buns (onion buns)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
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Step 2: Add turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink.
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Step 3: Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
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Step 4: Drain and discard liquid from pan.
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Step 5: Add remaining oil to pan. Add onions and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Step 6: Add garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
How to Make
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Step 7: Add chili sauce and bring to a boil.
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Step 8: Transfer mixture to slow cooker stoneware.
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Step 9: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until mixture is hot and bubbly.
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Step 10: Add cheese, peppers, Worcestershire sauce and paprika.
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Step 11: Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes, until pepper is softened.
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Step 12: Spoon over split onion buns and serve.