Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Made with ground turkey meat and a homemade sloppy joe sauce including tomato paste, ketchup, and simple spices, this wholesome slow cooker turkey sloppy joe recipe takes ground turkey from a basic protein to a delicious, craveable family meal!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 lb 93% lean dark meat ground turkey
- 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tb brown sugar
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the turkey, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and the garlic powder, then stir, breaking the turkey apart into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Allow the turkey to cook through, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the turkey to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste, and water, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. A longer cook time will yield more tender results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 913IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
