Sloppy Jerky Turkey Joes Recipe

Name: Sloppy Jerky Turkey Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds lean ground turkey or turkey breast; 1 onion, chopped; 2 Fresno chile peppers or 1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 sweet bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika or smoked sweet paprika; 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; Small handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped or 1/2 a palmful ground coriander; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 lime, juiced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 8 rolls, soft or crusty, split; Chopped scallions, for garnish; Chopped pickles, for garnish; Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds lean ground turkey or turkey breast
1 onion, chopped
2 Fresno chile peppers or 1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 sweet bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika or smoked sweet paprika
1 -inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Small handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped or 1/2 a palmful ground coriander
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lime, juiced
1 cup tomato sauce
8 rolls, soft or crusty, split
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Chopped pickles, for garnish
Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
When the oil ripples and is hot, add the meat and brown.
3
Add the onions, chile, bell pepper, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Stir in the paprika, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme and cilantro.
5
Stir occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes.
6
In a small bowl combine the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, and tomato sauce.
7
Stir the sauce into the turkey mixture.
8
Simmer for a few minutes, then serve on rolls with a garnish of scallions, chopped pickles, and chopped cilantro.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 pounds lean ground turkey or turkey breast, 1 onion, chopped, 2 Fresno chile peppers or 1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Jerky Turkey Joes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sloppy Jerky Turkey Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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