Crock Pot Turkey Joes
Transform weeknight dinners with these flavorful Crock Pot Turkey Joes, a lighter, slow-cooked twist on the classic sloppy joe. Made with lean ground turkey, tangy tomato sauce, and a medley of robust seasonings like chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika, this dish boasts a rich, savory-sweet balance that’s hard to resist. Cooked to perfection in your crock pot, the turkey becomes tender and infused with bold flavors, while finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add depth and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep before letting the slow cooker do the work, this recipe is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings. Serve the turkey mixture piled high on toasted hamburger buns and watch these quick, hearty sandwiches disappear. Perfect for those seeking easy crock pot recipes, healthy turkey dinners, or crowd-pleasing comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground turkey
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 pieces Hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey to the crock pot. Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot with the cooked turkey.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture in the crock pot.
Stir everything in the crock pot to combine evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.
Toast the hamburger buns, if desired, and serve the Turkey Joes mixture spooned generously onto the buns.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.7 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 483 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 4198 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 93.7 g | 335% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 219.3 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
