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Turkey Swiss Sloppy Joes

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 sandwiches (6-8 depending on size)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ to 2 to 2 pounds ground turkey
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups milk preferably not skim
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 ounces Swiss cheese shredded or cubed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Buns or rolls for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground turkey, onion, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper for 6-7 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks, until it is cooked through.
  2. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Blend the milk and flour together until smooth (I use a blender, but you could use a whisk as long as you stir like your life depends on it to eliminate any lumps).
  4. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the milk mixture to the ground turkey.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in the cheese until melted. Add the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon and stir to combine.
  7. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve the meat mixture on buns (lightly warm the buns, if desired).
  8. The sloppy joe mixture will thicken as it stands and cools, so if you won't be serving it right away (or for reheating the leftovers), consider adding a bit more milk or broth.

Notes

  • Buns: I almost always use my French bread roll recipe or these Fluffy Whole Wheat French Bread rolls when making recipes like these turkey and swiss sloppy joes (or our other favorite sloppy joes). Obviously depending on how much of that delectable meat mixture you load on the bun will determine how many sandwiches this recipe actually serves. I get about 8-ish sandwiches from the smaller French bread rolls linked above, but if you are using storebought hamburger-type buns, you will probably get less since those rolls are a little bigger.
  • Meat: I haven't tried it, but I am nearly certain ground beef would make a very acceptable substitute for the ground turkey.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 583mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6sandwiches (6-8 depending on size)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 583mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

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