Turkey Picadillo Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Turkey Picadillo Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup finely diced white onion; 1/4 cup finely diced celery; 1/4 cup finely diced carrot; 1 ear corn, shucked and kernels removed or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapenos, stemmed and deveined; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 1/2 cups tomato puree; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped; 2 springs fresh oregano, leaves removed and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 hamburger buns; Serving suggestion: Pickled jalapenos and avocado slices

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely diced white onion
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced carrot
1 ear corn, shucked and kernels removed or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, stemmed and deveined
1 pound ground turkey
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
2 springs fresh oregano, leaves removed and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns
Serving suggestion: Pickled jalapenos and avocado slices

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and celery and cook until translucent.
3
Add the carrot, corn kernels, garlic, and jalapeno.
4
Cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the ground turkey and saute until cooked through.
6
Stir in the tomato puree, bay leaf, thyme, oregano and salt and pepper, to taste.
7
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Discard the bay leaf.
9
Put about 1/4 cup of the picadillo into each hamburger bun.
10
Serve warm with pickled jalapenos and avocado slices.

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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 vegetable oil, 1/3 cup finely diced white onion, 1/4 cup finely diced celery, 1/4 cup finely diced carrot, and more.

Yes, Turkey Picadillo Sloppy 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!

Turkey Picadillo Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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