Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

4.75 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

This simple and delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes is sure to become a family favorite. A childhood classic just got a little bit healthier and a little bit more convenient!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes, Turkey Sloppy Joes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings servings

Calories 221kcal

Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

2 lbs. extra lean ground turkey breast or substitute with equal amount of ground beef or ground chicken
1 yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup barbecue sauce
Hamburger buns for serving

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey, onion, and garlic. Drain, and transfer meat mixture to slow cooker.
In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients to make the sauce.
Pour sauce over meat mixture and stir.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Spoon meat onto sandwich buns to serve.

Notes

Even although browning the turkey and onion seems like an extra step it's super important for flavor so don't skip it.
The sloppy joe mixture can be stored in the fridge for around 3 days or frozen in suitable containers.
Cooking Just for Two? Cut all of the ingredients in half. The cooking instructions remain the same!

Alternative Stovetop Cooking Method:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey, onion, and garlic. Drain, and return meat to skillet.

In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients to make the sauce.

Pour sauce over meat mixture and stir.

Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spoon meat onto sandwich buns to serve.

Recipe adapted from www.CenterCutCook.com

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