Sloppy Jerky Turkey Joes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 820
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 81
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 13
- Protein
- 58
- Cholesterol
- 156
- Sodium
- 1236
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
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
Sauce:
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
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil ripples and is hot, add the meat and brown. Add the onions, chile, bell pepper, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the paprika, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme and cilantro. Stir occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, and tomato sauce. Stir the sauce into the turkey mixture. Simmer for a few minutes, then serve on rolls with a garnish of scallions, chopped pickles, and chopped cilantro.