Spicy & Turkey and Lentil Sloppy Joes
A hearty, freezer friendly turkey sloppy joe made with ground turkey and lentils in a flavorful tomato based sauce. This easy make ahead meal is perfect for busy weeknights and reheats beautifully straight from the freezer.
Ingredients
Spice Mix
- This spice mix can be made ahead and stored in a jar. It makes enough for a large batch.
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper leave this out if you don't like spice!
Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 3 pounds ground turkey
- 2 large onions chopped
- 2 15oz cans tomato sauce
- 1 lb package of lentils cooked
- 1-2 tbsp Brown sugar to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lentils according to package directions until tender, then drain and set aside
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground turkey over medium heat
- Add the chopped onions and cook until softened
- Stir in the tomato sauce and prepared spice mix
- Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the cooked lentils and stir until evenly combined
- Taste and add brown sugar as needed to balance the flavors
- Let the mixture simmer for a few more minutes, then remove from heat
- Allow to cool completely before portioning into freezer safe bags or containers
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