Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches
Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches bring tender crumbles of ground turkey simmered with mustard, onion, and a gentle heat from jalapeño for a balanced, satisfying bite. The flavor is tangy, lightly smoky, and peppery, ideal piled on soft hamburger buns. Serve for an easy weeknight dinner or casual game-day fare when you want something comforting without feeling heavy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 76 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the olive oil over medium-low heat; cook and stir the ground turkey, using the back of a wooden spoon to break it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- 2
When the meat is about halfway browned, stir in the onion, garlic, and black pepper; cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.
- 3
Stir in 1 tablespoon of the prepared mustard, the cayenne pepper, chili powder, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring, until the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the remaining mustard and the chopped jalapeno, and cook until heated through, about 5 more minutes.
- 5
Spoon the mixture onto the hamburger buns.
- Calories 456.89 kcal High 23%
- Protein 28.28 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 41.38 g 15%
- Total Fat 19.57 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.78 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.16 mg High 37%
- Sodium 1110.71 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 3.43 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.08 g --
- Added Sugars 4.67 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 124.1 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 4.76 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 116.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.85 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Turkey Loose Meat Tavern Sandwiches is made with 11 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 456.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 456.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches healthy?
- Spiced Turkey Loose-Meat Tavern Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 456.89 calories and 28.28 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1110.71 mg (48% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.78 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.67 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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