Crock Pot Turkey Joes

Transform weeknight dinners with these flavorful Crock Pot Turkey Joes, a lighter, slow-cooked twist on the classic sloppy joe. Made with lean ground turkey, tangy tomato sauce, and a medley of robust seasonings like chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika, this dish boasts a rich, savory-sweet balance that’s hard to resist. Cooked to perfection in your crock pot, the turkey becomes tender and infused with bold flavors, while finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add depth and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep before letting the slow cooker do the work, this recipe is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings. Serve the turkey mixture piled high on toasted hamburger buns and watch these quick, hearty sandwiches disappear. Perfect for those seeking easy crock pot recipes, healthy turkey dinners, or crowd-pleasing comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground turkey
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 6 pieces Hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer the cooked turkey to the crock pot. Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 4

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot with the cooked turkey.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture in the crock pot.

Step 6

Stir everything in the crock pot to combine evenly.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 9

Toast the hamburger buns, if desired, and serve the Turkey Joes mixture spooned generously onto the buns.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1859.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1939.5

Total Fat 80.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 483.0mg	0%
Sodium 4197.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 93.7g	0%
Total Sugars 56.8g
Protein 219.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 249.6mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 639.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 38.4%

Carbs: 29.7%