Taco Sloppy Joes
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Taco Sloppy Joes
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing diced yellow onions and minced garlic in olive oil until softened. Ground turkey is then browned and combined with tomato sauce, water, mild green chiles, and a taco seasoning packet enhanced with cumin. The mixture simmers to develop flavor and thicken slightly. Adding rinsed black beans provides extra substance and a different texture.
The final mixture is spooned onto warm, soft hamburger buns as the base of the sandwich. Optional toppings such as grated cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, onions, sour cream, and salsa allow customization, lending fresh, creamy, or spicy elements depending on preference.
Serving these taco sloppy joes as a casual meal provides a hearty and mildly spiced sandwich with a familiar but distinct flavor profile. The recipe balances lean protein with beans and vegetables for a filling dish appropriate for weeknight dinners or informal gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 large clove garlic finely minced
- 1 lb. ground turkey I used 99% fat free
- 15 oz tomato sauce 1 can) just the plain stuff
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small can green chiles mild, diced
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning which is 1 packet, mild
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 6 hamburger buns soft
any desired toppings:
- cheddar cheese grated
- lettuce
- tomato
- guacamole
- onion
- sour cream
- salsa etc.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften. Add in garlic and turkey. Break apart turkey as it browns.
- Once the turkey is cooked through, stir in tomato sauce, water, green chiles, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer. Cook half covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in beans and cook another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Spoon mixture onto warm hamburger buns and top with any desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6sloppy joes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1497mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1274IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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