Best 11 Turkey Picadillo Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Craving for a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various forms? Look no further than picadillo, a flavorful and versatile mixture of ground turkey, vegetables, and spices. This article will guide you through three distinct yet equally tempting recipes featuring picadillo as the star ingredient.

From classic picadillo sloppy joes, perfect for a casual gathering, to mouthwatering picadillo tacos, a delightful fusion of Mexican flavors, and irresistible picadillo empanadas, ideal for a special occasion, these recipes offer a range of options to suit any preference. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this versatile dish that promises to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY PICADILLO II



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A traditional Cuban dish made dieter and taste bud friendly. Serve with brown rice or make them into Cuban Sloppy Joes by putting the mixture inside whole wheat hamburger buns.

Provided by jeidipippins

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
½ cup white wine
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
⅓ cup chopped green olives
⅓ cup raisins
½ cup canned black beans
1 tablespoon olive brine
1 tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Remove the turkey and drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and bay leaves; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked turkey, wine, tomato sauce, olives, raisins, black beans, olive brine, capers, cayenne, and cumin. Simmer about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 589.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CINCINNATI-STYLE TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 12-ounce package frozen veggie tots
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 soft hamburger buns, lightly toasted
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚. Spread the tots on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add all but 1/4 cup white onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the turkey, chili powder, pie spice, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until the turkey is well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup water; stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until the turkey is fully cooked and the sauce is thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the turkey mixture among the bun bottoms. Sprinkle with the cheese, reserved chopped onion and the bun tops. Serve with the veggie tots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 109 milligrams, Sodium 1471 milligrams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 15 grams

THE ULTIMATE SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 parker house rolls
Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, recipe follows
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 pickling cucumbers (about 4 inches long)
4 slices fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh dill weed
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons pickling spice
2 teaspoons turmeric

Steps:

  • Set a heavy-based pot over medium-high heat and add a 3-count of olive oil. Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add ground turkey, season well with salt and pepper and brown well all over, breaking it up with a wooden spoon - about 7 to 10 minutes. Add ketchup, mustard, cayenne, brown sugar and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and season it once more before serving on parker rolls with Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles.
  • Wash cucumbers, slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds, and place in a heated, sterilized mason jar with horseradish and fresh dill weed.
  • Set a large pot over medium heat and add vinegar, sugar, water, garlic and pickling spices. Bring the brine to a boil then pour over cucumbers and horseradish in still-hot mason jar and seal lid. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. You can serve once chilled, but for best flavor serve after the pickles have been left overnight.

QUICK & EASY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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When we were first married and poor college students, I found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. -Kallee Twiner, Maryville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles., Stir in tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEF JOHN'S TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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This made for a very enjoyable lunch, and kept warm in a slow cooker, could also work very nicely for a Super Bowl party. It tastes enough like a traditional beef Sloppy Joe to provide that satisfying comfort food fix, yet seems much lighter.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
½ cup cold water
¾ cup ketchup
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water, or as needed
6 hamburger buns, split
⅓ cup chopped green onions
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black.
  • Mix ground turkey and 1/2 cup cold water into onions. Cook and stir, breaking up the meat, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cocoa powder. Cook, stirring frequently and adding up to 1 cup water if needed, until meat is cooked through and liquid is reduced and thick, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Toast hamburger buns until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove turkey mixture from the heat and mix in green onions and Cheddar cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 724 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

SLOPPY TURKEY JOES



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Note: This recipe method is written for children to follow, too. Adult helpers are referred to as GHs, or Grown Helpers.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 package, 1 1/3 pounds, ground turkey breast or lean ground turkey
1/2 red onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Grill Seasoning or Mrs. Dash seasoning for poultry)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato sauce,( 8- ounce) can
4 crusty sandwich rolls, split
12 celery sticks, available in produce department or Grown Helper can chop
12 carrot sticks, also available in produce department or grown helper can chop
Cheese Fries, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Have a GH (grown helper) place a big skillet over medium high heat for you. Use some kitchen scissors to cut the turkey package open. Add some extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a nice, slow stream. Have the GH add the ground turkey to the pan, in case it spatters. Break the turkey up with a big wooden spoon as it starts to cook. If anyone touches the raw turkey, they should go wash their hands.
  • If you are a really good chopper, using a small, sharp knife chop up some red onion. Remember when you are chopping to keep the fingers that are not holding the knife all tucked in and curled under. Have a GH help you. You need half a red onion chopped up small. Pull the seeds and white membrane and the top out of a half red bell pepper and chop that up small too. Add the veggies to the cooking meat and stir it all together.
  • Next, mix in a small bowl: grill seasoning blend, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and the tomato sauce. This will make your special sauce. When all the ingredients are combined, pour the sauce evenly over the meat and stir everything together really well. Turn the heat down to simmer and cook the sloppy mixture for 10 minutes. Blow on a spoonful until cool and taste it to see if you need to adjust the seasoning.
  • Have the GH help you serve. Place a bun bottom on a plate. Use a big ice cream scoop to get a pile of sloppy meat onto the bun. Put bun top in place and serve with vegetable sticks on the side and Cheese Fries.
  • 1 sack frozen French fries, any brand or shape - crinkle cut, thin cut, steak cut, waffle fries - prepared to package directions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups, (10-ounce) sack shredded yellow Cheddar
  • 3 squirts ketchup, about 1/4 cup
  • Have your GH (Grown Helper) put fries in oven on a cookie sheet. While fries are baking in the oven, have a GH place a sauce pot on the stove and heat it over medium heat. Add butter and melt it. Add the flour and stir. Cook butter and flour together for 1 minute or so. This is called "roux" (like Tiger and Roo with Pooh Bear) and it helps to thicken up sauces. Use a whisk to stir as the milk goes into the pot. Keep stirring until the milk gets thicker. Use a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula to stir in the cheese. When all of the cheese melts, take the sauce off the heat and stir in 3 squirts of ketchup. This is your SECRET ingredient. When everyone asks what you put in your cheese sauce that makes it taste so good, just say milk and cheese, you can NEVER tell what secret ingredients you add! Tell your GH to keep the secret, too or they can never help you again!
  • Pour the sauce over the fries or serve the sauce on the side if you like to dipping better.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy

TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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I was trying to figure out how to make a really good dinner out of turkey, something I have never done before. When I made this all I got were positive replies. I got this recipe and totally redid it, and it turned out great!

Provided by Rebekah97

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ pounds ground turkey
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped tomato
1 cup no-salt-added ketchup
7 tablespoons barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
8 hamburger bun, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey, onion, bell pepper, and tomato until turkey is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, barbeque sauce, mustard, vinegar, celery seed, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve turkey mixture on toasted hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 525.3 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

TURKEY PICADILLO



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Long before sloppy joes became an American classic, picadillo was a fixture in Cuba. It is economical, easy and quick -- a winning combination. In this version, inspired by *Eating Well* turkey is used as a lighter alternative to ground beef. Serve this over white rice with Recipe #134349 and a salad.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 eggs (optional)
14 ounces lean ground turkey or 14 ounces lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, diced small 1/4 inch or smaller
3/4 cup chopped scallion, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • If using eggs, place in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes. Drain, peel and slice and set aside.
  • Cook meat and onions in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the turkey with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. If you like, you can blot off any excess oil, more desireable if you are using ground beef.
  • Add 1/2 cup scallions, diced carrots and garlic; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne. Continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add raisins, olives, tomato paste, water and stir to blend. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Season with pepper.
  • Garnish with the remaining scallions and the hard-cooked eggs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 233.6, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 20

TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Roll up your sleeves for this neat, nourishing rendition of a meat-and-tomatoes favorite. Use ground turkey as a smart stand-in for ground chuck in a range of recipes-it provides plenty of meaty flavor with much less saturated fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 carrots, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1 medium onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 pound ground turkey (93% lean, dark meat)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 whole-wheat hamburger rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve on whole-wheat rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 25 g

TURKEY JOES



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My son claims this is the best recipe I have come up with for sloppy joes. Serve on hamburger buns and top with cheese.

Provided by Kathleen Hand

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Break ground turkey into small pieces and add to skillet; cook and stir, breaking turkey further into smaller pieces, until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and chili powder into the turkey; cook at a simmer until hot and thick, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 725.8 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

SLOPPY JOE WITH GROUND TURKEY



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This is an easy, healthier version of a sloppy joe that the family will love! You can serve with endives instead of hamburger buns. Use whatever type of cheese you like.

Provided by mtomasino

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 tomato, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
¾ green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces tomato paste
1 lemon, juiced
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
6 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Break ground turkey into the pot. Cover pot with lid and cook meat until browned on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slivered wooden spoon, break meat up into very small pieces; continue to cook and stir until nearly completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir tomato, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the turkey mixture; season with salt and black pepper; cook until the tomato softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato past and lemon juice; stir to coat vegetables with tomato paste. Cover pot with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve on toasted hamburger buns topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 110.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 877.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to your picadillo. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Cumin, chili powder, and paprika are all good starting points, but you can also add other spices like oregano, thyme, or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Cook the picadillo until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender: This will ensure that the flavors have time to develop.
  • Serve the picadillo on your favorite bread or tortilla: Sloppy Joes are a classic, but you can also serve picadillo on tacos, burritos, or nachos.
  • Top the picadillo with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Turkey picadillo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give turkey picadillo a try!

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