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Greek Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Homemade Crock Pot Sloppy Joes with Ground Turkey, Chickpeas, and Feta. An easy, healthy, and kid-friendly recipe your whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

For the Greek Turkey Sloppy Joes:
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey I used 93% lean
  • 1 cup chopped red onion about 1 small/medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can reduced-sodium chickpeas (14.5 ounces), rinsed and drained
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Serving:
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns toasted if desired
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese
  • sliced cucumber

Instructions

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  1. Coat a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high. Add the turkey and onion and cook, breaking up the meat, until the meat is cooked through and the onion is tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper and cook just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. To the slow cooker, add the bell pepper, chickpeas, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, oregano, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the vegetables are soft, the filling is hot, and the flavors are well combined.
  3. To serve: Spoon the mixture onto the bottom of a hamburger bun. Top with feta, sliced cucumber, and the top bun. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Know thy slow cooker! Every slow cooker is different, so if yours tends to cook food more slowly/quickly, adjust the cooking time accordingly. It's always better to check early than to have food dry out. Additionally, a smaller slow cooker (4-quart) is likely to take longer than a large (6-quart) one because the food is more compact in a smaller model.
  • I have not yet tried cooking this recipe on high heat, but I think that, because the meat is cooked before, this would work fine. I would estimate the filling would be done in about 2 hours on high.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich with heaping 1/2 cup filling Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich with heaping 1/2 cup filling
Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 1003mg 42%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.