Turkey Sloppy Joes Whole 30 Approved Freezer Meal Recipe

Hey friends! Are you on the hunt for an easy, healthy, wholesome meal option for those busy weeknights and lazy weekends that’s Whole 30 Approved and freezer-friendly? Well, we’ve got your back with our Turkey Sloppy Joes!

Picture this: a juicy, turkey-filled Sloppy Joe, simmering in a mesmerizing Whole 30 compliant sauce, all wrapped up in a warm, toasty bun (or atop a bed of lettuce) The best part? You can prepare this wholesome dish ahead of time, ensuring your loved ones enjoy a nutritious homemade meal even on the busiest of days.

Our recipe not only offers convenience, but also health benefits because it complies with Whole 30 guidelines. It’s perfect for parents who want to feed their families well while navigating the busy nature of life. Whip up a batch and freeze until you’re ready to use it, pop it in the crockpot in the morning and by dinnertime you’ll have a mouthwatering explosion of flavors ready to dance on your taste buds. 

Let’s embark on this culinary journey together and discover how a freezer meal can change the tone of mealtime for your family and friends. Say goodbye to the mealtime rush, and hello to stress-free dinnertime!

Why You’ll Love this Easy Turkey Sloppy Joe Recipe

• Versatility: Serve atop whole wheat or gluten-free buns, in lettuce wraps, or as a topping for baked potatoes (sweet or white!), giving you flexibility to suit various dietary needs and preferences.
• Minimal Cleanup: With a crock pot as your only necessity for this recipe, you’ll have more quality time with your family.
• Quick and Easy: This recipe is a lifesaver on those chaotic nights. Pop it into the crock pot in the morning, and when dinner time comes around you’ll have nothing left to do but enjoy.
• Healthy: Whole 30 Approved means clean, wholesome ingredients, making these Turkey Sloppy Joes a nutritious choice for the entire family.

Turkey Sloppy Joes Whole 30 Approved Freezer Meal Recipe

A juicy, turkey-filled Sloppy Joe, simmering in a mesmerizing Whole 30 compliant sauce, all wrapped up in a warm, toasty bun (or atop a bed of lettuce) The best part? You can prepare this wholesome dish ahead of time.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 gallon freezer bag
• 1 Slow Cooker
• 1 High-speed blender/Immersion blender

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lb Ground turkey
• 1 Yellow onion diced, small
• 1 Red bell pepper diced
• 1/2 cup Shredded carrots

Sloppy Joe Sauce( Blend together)

• 6 oz Tomato paste
• 2 Medjool dates
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Celery seed
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Mustard powder
• 1 tsp Salt

Day of Cooking:

• 12 oz Cauliflower rice bag

Instructions

 

Prep/Freezer Directions

• Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
• Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
• Add all ingredients to a labeled freezer bag, except day of cooking ingredients.
• Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

• Thaw overnight in the fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is okay).
• Add the freezer bag contents to a slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• Mince up the meat in the slow cooker AFTER cooking. Stir!
• Serve over cauliflower rice or in this Whole 30 Compliant bun and Enjoy!!!

Keyword Slow Cooker Freezer Meal, Turkey Freezer Meals, Turkey Sloppy Joe, Whole 30 Freezer Meal, Whole 30 Recipe

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Equipment Needed to Make Easy Turkey Sloppy Joe’s

• 1 gallon freezer bag
• 1 Slow Cooker
• 1 High-speed blender/Immersion blender

Ingredients for your Turkey Sloppy Joe Whole30 Approved Recipe

• 2 lb Ground turkey
• 1 Yellow onion, diced, small
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup Shredded carrots
• Sloppy Joe Sauce( Blend together)
• 6 oz Tomato paste
• 2 Medjool dates
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Celery seed
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Mustard powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• Day of Cooking:
• 12 oz Cauliflower rice, bag

How to Make Turkey Sloppy Joe Freezer Meal Whole 30

Prep/Freezer Directions:

1. Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
2. Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Add all ingredients to a labeled freezer bag, except day of cooking ingredients.
4. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

• Thaw overnight in the fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is okay).
• Add the freezer bag contents to a slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• Mince up the meat in the slow cooker AFTER cooking. Stir!
• Serve over cauliflower rice or in this Whole 30 Compliant bun and Enjoy!!!

What to Pair with your Quick Turkey Sloppy Joe Whole 30 Freezer Meal

Sides:

• Garlic-roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Coleslaw with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Desserts:

• Mixed Berry Coconut Popsicles
• Chocolate Avocado Mousse
• Paleo Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Mocktails:

• Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
• Cucumber Mint Cooler
• Virgin Piña Colada

Popular Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions:

• Meat: Instead of ground turkey, you may use ground beef, chicken, or pork. The flavor may change slightly according to the meat you use, but sloppy joes are always delicious!
• Vegetables: If you aren’t a fan of bell peppers and/or carrots, feel free to add zucchini or even spinach.

Additions:

• Crushed Pineapple: Go Hawaiian-style with the addition of drained, crushed pineapple.
• Water Chestnuts, Ginger, Coconut Aminos: Adding a can of drained, chopped water chestnuts and one tablespoon each of the latter two ingredients results in Asian-style Sloppy Joes.

How to Reheat and Store Turkey Sloppy Joe Freezer Meals?

Best way to store easy Sloppy Joe Turkey Whole 30 Recipe?

If you are choosing to use buns in your recipe, try to avoid storing the bun with the base, as this will cause a soggy bun when you go to reheat. Store the base of your recipe separate from the buns. Allow the base to cool completely to room temperature before storing in airtight containers.

How long will Turkey Sloppy Joe Whole 30 Recipe last in the fridge?

When your recipe has cooled completely and stored in the right containers, your recipe will remain fresh for 3-5 days in the fridge.

Can I freeze convenient Turkey Sloppy Joe Whole 30 Recipe?

Yes. We recommend preparing this recipe as a raw freezer meal. To do so, blend all sauce ingredients together, then add all ingredients to a labeled gallon freezer bag. Then seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

If you have already prepared this recipe and are looking to store leftovers, allow recipe to cool, and store in resealable freezer bags, portioning out servings to make reheating easier, then freeze for up to three months.

How to Reheat Make Ahead Turkey Sloppy Joe Freeze Meal?

We recommend using the oven or the microwave for reheating.

Make Ahead Turkey Sloppy Joe Whole 30 Freezer Meal FAQs

Other Whole 30 Recipes You’ll Love

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• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili Whole 30 Approved
• Italian Meatballs Whole 30 Approved

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