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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 High-speed blender/Immersion blender
Ingredients
  
  • 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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