Can you make sloppy joes in a slow cooker?

I haven’t tested it with this recipe, but it should work. You’ll want to cook the turkey, onions, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic in a skillet. Then, add it to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low until the sauce thickens. Or, you can make our slow cooker chicken sloppy joe sliders instead!

Why choose ground turkey instead of beef for sloppy joes?

Personally, I love the milder flavor of turkey when making sloppy joes, because it allows the flavor of the sauce to shine through. In addition, some people prefer turkey over beef, because it’s lower in saturated fat and higher in heart-healthy polyunsaturated fat.

Does the nutrition information include the bun?

No, the nutrition card above reflects only a serving of the sloppy joe meat without the bun or optional coleslaw. A serving of the sloppy joe meat (2/3 cup) on a Trader Joe's whole wheat hamburger bun is: 347 calories, 10 g total fat (2 g sat fat), 728 mg sodium, 40 g carb (8 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 22 g protein, 56 mg cholesterol.

30-Minute Turkey Sloppy Joes - The Real Food Dietitians

Name: Turkey Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Whole30
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil; 1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken; 1 small yellow onion, diced small (¾ cup); 1 small bell pepper, any color, diced small (¾ cup); 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced very small or shredded (½ cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon); 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; ¾ cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth (may sub water); 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce); 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional); 1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar); ½-1 teaspoon fine salt; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon pure honey; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: 6 servings (4 cups meat) 1x

Ingredients

For the Sloppy Joes:

2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken
1 small yellow onion, diced small (¾ cup)
1 small bell pepper, any color, diced small (¾ cup)
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced very small or shredded (½ cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth (may sub water)
2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce)
2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon or yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
½–1 teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Optional Slaw:

2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pure honey
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional for serving: brioche buns, sliced red onion, sliced pickles

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground turkey, onions, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic.
Break up the turkey and cook for about 10 minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
In a medium bowl, combine the tomato paste, broth, coconut aminos, dijon, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir or whisk until smooth.
Pour the sloppy joes sauce into the skillet and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Notes: sauce will thicken even more as it cools.
Serve in a bun, or however you would like, and top with your favorite sloppy joe toppings like pickles, red onion (or pickled onions), banana peppers, slaw, or jalapeno slices.

For the optional slaw:

In a medium bowl, add the coleslaw, mayo, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine well.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2/3 cup turkey mixture (without slaw or bun)
Calories: 188
Fat: 8 g
(Sat Fat: 2 g)
Sodium: 438 mg
Carbohydrate: 12 g
(Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 7 g)
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Gluten-free Nut-free Whole30

Recipe By: Jessica Beacom