Sloppy Joes aren't just for cafeterias anymore. This recipe from Tyler Florence is tangy and savory in a more adult way. He tops his with a butternut squash coleslaw with honey goat cheese dressing, but I got lazy and skipped that part. You can also sub ground beef, chicken, or pork.
Homemade Turkey Sloppy Joes
olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
salt and 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 large rolls or buns
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. Season to taste. Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar and season it once more before serving on rolls.
Sloppy Joes have always been a guilty pleasure for me.
Posted by: Gene | January 05, 2009 at 12:24 PM
"Slop, Sloppy Joes. Slop, Sloppy Joes...Meatloaf sandwiches."
A "Lunch Lady Land" favorite, back from when Adam Sandler was funny. :-)
Posted by: Oatmeal Cookie Guy | January 08, 2009 at 04:52 PM
This recipe is great! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 13, 2009 at 05:45 PM