Chef John's Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 17, 2012

My wife and I made these last night. My wife is typically not a sloppy joe person, but she and I both absolutely loved them. Great flavor with a little bit of zip, and not overly heavy like some sloppy joes can be. We cooked the turkey a couple of extra minutes at the start, and only added 1/4 cup of extra water later in the recipe just to make sure the mixture had enough liquid to get some good cooking time. We had them with some watermelon, made for a great meal.

—davenh

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 18, 2013

I added 2 tsp. of white vinegar and garlic power, made a world of difference!

—Brandi

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25 Ratings

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Jun 25, 2012

Hubby is giving 'Sheriff John's" recipe 5 stars! (Is this another Sheriff John recipe?) LOL...He is a happy man. This took me a bit longer than stated - probably not the recipes fault, it was just me wanting to make sure the seasoning was gently cooked into the meat. I served this on a toasted whole wheat bun with spicy sweet potato fries. It was a hit!

—Baking Nana

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Nov 13, 2012

This recipe was very very good!! We cut it down to 2 servings for my husband and myself. Followed everything exactly. I've made it twice now and was licking the plate! Thanks Chef John :-)

—emjayrunner

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Oct 17, 2012

This was FANTASTIC! I will definitely be making this again...and again...and again.

—Angela B

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Sep 08, 2012

I wasn't in the mood to cook tonight. Made this recipe following Chef John's video, adding ingredients to taste rather than following this recipe. I was surprised it tasted so good considering the amount of effort I put in. That rarely happens! Don't omit the cayenne or cocoa.

—carolku

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Sep 06, 2012

Chef John, my family loved your Turkey Sloppy Joes. I increased the recipe to make 24 servings to feed mine and two other families with whom I do a weekly meal swap. My family, including my daughter who does not like traditional Sloppy Joes, agreed this recipe is a repeat. Bravo from one turkey lover to another!

—Marsha Anne

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Mar 24, 2013

Oh my goodness,we loved these Sloppy Toms!! Followed the recipe exactly with the exception of only having 1 lb of turkey and using monterey cheese because it was the only cheese on hand. Chef John's recipes are always delicious.

—moonxfive

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Nutrition

Calories
394 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
36.8 g
12%

Cholesterol
90 mg
30%

Fat
16.5 g
25%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
25.9 g
52%

Sodium
789 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Turkey Sloppy Joes

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 394
Calories from Fat: 148

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5g 25 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 90mg 30 %
Sodium 789mg 32 %
Potassium 455mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.8g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 25.9g 52 %
** Sugars 11.9g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 21 %
Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 29 %
Niacin 71 %
Vitamin B6 25 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 34 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.