Slow-Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

Name: Slow-Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 8 onion rolls, split; 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and mashed

Chili sauce and ground turkey make a delicious marriage in these sloppy joes, and the mashed avocado adds a special touch to the sandwiches.—Nichole Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 onion rolls, split
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and mashed

Directions

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili sauce, jalapeno, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve on rolls topped with avocado.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 515 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1231mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Sweet and Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2010

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rwippel

Aug 25, 2014

I have mixed feelings regarding this recipe. This recipe is so similar to manwich, that it made me wonder why I didn't use manwich. The can would have saved me from dirtying the crockpot and saved me some time. On the bright side, I do find manwich to be delicious; therefore, I thought this recipe was delicious.
me2nc

Mar 4, 2012

This was okay for me, but my husband loved it. I didn't think the jalapeno added any spice - next time I'd leave in the seeds.
carnationrose

Feb 26, 2012

THis was fabulous! THe house smelled soo good while cooking and I couldn't wait to try them. We were NOT disappointed! I've already put this in my recipe book! YUM!
lovemysheep

Feb 25, 2012

My husband and I liked this recipe alot.I did not pay attention to the 4 hours simmer time and of course started it an hour before we were to eat. To compensate I sauted the onions, garlic and jalapeno pepper in a little olive oil first and then added the turkey meat. While that was cooking continued to add the remaining ingredients.I used hamburger buns that I heated in a pan with a bit of butter like a grilled cheese sandwich. Placed those open face, scooped the turkey joes, grated cheddar cheese and then topped with the avocado slices. It was perfect. And so much better than regular Joes that always taste like spagetti sauce to me. We will be making this again.
lilbit 01

Feb 22, 2012

Everything is real tasty good, But I do not like the avocados. Not with turkey.