Sloppy Dude Rolls Recipe

Name: Sloppy Dude Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef; 16 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed thoroughly, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 lime, juice and zest of, separated; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; salt and black pepper; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 small ripe Hass avocadoes, pitted and scooped from skins; 4 kaiser rolls or 4 other type of crusty rolls; 12 red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 small vine tomatoes or 2 small plum tomatoes, sliced; tortilla chips, if desired, as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
16 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed thoroughly, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 lime, juice and zest of, separated
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
2 small ripe Hass avocadoes, pitted and scooped from skins
4 kaiser rolls or 4 other type of crusty rolls
12 red onion, very thinly sliced
2 small vine tomatoes or 2 small plum tomatoes, sliced
tortilla chips, if desired, as an accompaniment

1
Preheat the oven broiler.
2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and heat the olive oil.
3
When it's hot, add the ground turkey or beef, breaking it up into small bits; saute until cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, place tomatillos in a food processor and pulse to a coarse puree.
5
Add the tomatillos to the browned meat along with the onions, garlic and jalapeno.
6
Season with the lime zest, cumin, salt and pepper.
7
Cook for 5 minutes, then add the stock and simmer for 5 minutes more.
8
While everything is simmering, use a fork to mash the avocados with the lime juice.
9
Split and toast the rolls under the broiler until light brown, 2 minutes.
10
To assemble, spoon some of the meat filling onto the bottom of each bun.
11
Top with red onion and tomato slices, and spread mashed avocado on the bun top.
12
Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

627

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, 16 tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed thoroughly, coarsely chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Dude Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sloppy Dude Rolls

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