Turkey Sloppy Joes
Saucy, tangy turkey mince piled into soft rolls with crunchy pickled red onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Basic tomato sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.59 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Cook the onion and pepper for 7 minutes until soft. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Add the turkey and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until golden and no pink remains.
8 min - 3
Stir in the paprika and mustard for 30 seconds, then add your ready made basic tomato sauce (see the base recipe) and the vinegar.
- 4
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick and glossy, not watery. Season well.
10 min - 5
Spoon the mix onto the toasted buns and top with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe). Serve with napkins.
Tips
- Toast the buns so they hold up to the sauce.
- Cook the sauce until a spoon leaves a trail; a thin filling soaks the bun.
- Serve with oven chips or slaw.
Storing and freezing
Keep the meat mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I make them gluten free?
Yes. The filling has no gluten ingredient. Serve it in gluten free buns or over baked potatoes.
Can I use chicken mince?
Yes, it works the same way. Cook until there is no pink and the mix is dry enough to hold together.
Is it a good make ahead meal?
Yes. The filling tastes better the next day. Reheat until steaming hot and loosen with a splash of water.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Panuchos de Cazón (Yucatecan Stuffed Masa Cakes with Fish)
DFEFNFPanuchos Yucatecos (Yucatan Stuffed Fried Tortillas)
DFEFNFGochujang Chicken Tacos with Quick Red Cabbage
GFDFEFTortas Ahogadas de Carnitas (Drowned Pork Sandwiches)
DFEFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.