Skinny Slow Cooker – Turkey Sloppy Joes
Who doesn’t love a good slow cooked sloppy joe?
Messy, sweet and oh so delicious, its a classic. I’ve been hoarding this recipe for a while, and have enjoyed it on numerous occasions. I was just waiting for the perfect time to share it. So when I was given another opportunity from the gals at Skinny Ms. to do another guest post, I knew this would be a great recipe that you’d all enjoy too. Its a very un-intimating recipe, and the whole family will love it.
This recipe is great in the slow cooker, but I’ve also made it directly on the stove in a skillet too. The choice is yours. Recipe by Kristine Fretwell of Busy But Healthy Recipe Club.
Yields: 4-6 Servings | Serving size: 1 Cup (bun not included) | Previous Points: 3 | Points Plus: 4 | Calories: 167 | Fat: 4 g | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Sugars: 8 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sodium: 387 mg | Protein: 23 g
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey breast (raw)
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup natural ketchup
- 1 15 oz can no-salt added tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1-2 packets Stevia (optional, if you want to make it on the sweeter side)
Directions
Mist a skillet with oil and brown raw turkey, onions and green pepper over medium heat. (You could skip this step, but you will get a better flavor.)
Place turkey meat, onions & green pepper in the slow cooker. Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. If you don't brown the meat first, then cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Serve with a whole grain bun, toasted. Pictured is an Ezekiel hamburger bun
Recipe by Kristine Fretwell. Join Kristine’s “Busy But Healthy Recipe Club” on Facebook for more healthy recipes.
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Can't wait for this recipe to come together! I am making it now and realize I forgot to buy all the ingredients but the turkey, green pepper and onion! Hence – I forgot all the seasonings and buns! Will report back when it comes together!
Ashleigh – Fantastic! Hope you enjoy it!
Which kind of onion – yellow or white? I couldn't bring up or see the acceptable worcestershire sauces so I bought Lea & Perrins. What kinds are acceptable?
Just wanted to let you know that these were THE BEST sloppy joe's we've ever had! I have been dying to make my own "Manwich" sauce and didn't think it would be possible, but let me tell you, this blew away Manwich! I made my own ketchup & BBQ sauce (Gracious Pantry recipes) and just added them as the recipe called for. I also made it all in the skillet since I didn't have time to wait for the slow cooker, and they were amazing! I cannot wait to make these again!!! Thanks again so much! Your recipes make eating clean so easy!
Sandy, That's what we like to hear. So glad you enjoyed the recipe!!!
Where do you find natural katup?
Crystal, Just emailed you the link to our recipe. Thanks!
Yum! Just tried this recipe tonight and it was a hit with me, my kids, and my neighbor's kids. So easy to throw together, this will become a regular on my recipe rotation!
Kelly, Great!!! We're so happy the kids enjoy. Thanks for keeping us posted!
Sounds yummy & has great reviews. We love slopy joes!!
Lynn, I really is yummy! Enjoy!!!
so i am in the process of cooking this tonight and well, i have a dutch oven and didn't want to cook in a slower i think it is truning out well (well smells good ) and i am pairing it with baked sweet potatoes fries…. all new items i haven't cook so, i hppe they both turn out well….
wondering if you'd advise freezing. I'd love to make a double batch and freeze 1/2
Erica, I think freezing this after being completely cool would be fine…up to a few weeks anyway.
what kink of worchester should i use?
could you send me the link for the natural ketchup
Yes… http://skinnyms.com/homemade-healthy-ketchup/
I've been looking for a turkey sloppy joes recipe and this sounds perfect and not too high in sugar, thank you!
I don't care for green peppers, so I left that out. And I didn't have a can of tomato paste on hand, so I used a half jar of Prego Veggie Smart smooth spaghetti sauce. I will definitely be making this again. I only made a half batch for myself, but can't wait for my extended family to try this recipe.