Ground turkey instead of beef makes for a leaner Sloppy Joe that’s family-tested and kid-approved.
Oh boy, do I have memories of sloppy joes as a child.
Note that I did not say fond memories.
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Vague, soupy, tasteless, sugary-sweet memories.
For this version, I use ground turkeya riff on classicsloppy joes made with beef.
Lets get messy and make some good sloppy joes!
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Kids and Messy Foods
Theres this weird dynamic in kid-food land.
Sometimes kids want super-clean, separated foods.
Peas cant touch chicken!
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Chicken cant touch rice!
You know that game.
But if you embrace the mess, kids will generally also like that!
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Challenge them to take big bites or make sloppy joe sauce mustaches.
The One Trick to Great Sloppy Joes
This recipe is generally easy and straightforward to make.
Cooking the minced veggies in oil, i.e.
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making asofrito, makes for a delicious base for recipes like this.
Its an annoying step, but one thats worth the work!
Reheat it in 30-second bursts on high and stir in between bursts until the mixture is hot.
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It will also keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
It makes you almost need a fork and knife to eat the sandwich, but SO good.
So, all in all, I call this one a win!
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Just store the chopped veggies together in a covered container in the fridge.
In a medium to large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil along with the minced veggies.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until veggies soften but dont brown.
Season the veggies with salt and pepper.
Add the ground turkey to the pot.
Stir it constantly to break up the turkey.
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until turkey is cooked through.
(Simmer for an additional 5 minutes if the mixture still seems too soupy.)
Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Serve sloppy joes piled high on soft hamburger buns served with coleslaw.
Add kettle potato chips and pickled jalapenos, if desired.
