Greek Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
These Greek Crock Pot Sloppy Joes deliver 23g protein and 273 calories per serving — a low-calorie option for fat-loss phases with minimal hands-on time. Quick-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, scaling efficiently across a full week of lunches or dinners. Use it when you need high-volume meals that stretch your protein allowance without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Garlic(180g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Chickpeas, Canned, Drained(411g)
- •Tomato Sauce(425g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Honey(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(8g)
- •Nutmeg, Ground(1g)
- •Bread, Hamburger Bun, Whole Wheat
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(170g)
- •Cucumber
Instructions
- 1Coat a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high. Add the turkey and onion and cook, breaking up the meat, until the meat is cooked through and the onion is tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper and cook just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- 2To the slow cooker, add the bell pepper, chickpeas, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, oregano, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the vegetables are soft, the filling is hot, and the flavors are well combined.
- 3To serve: Spoon the mixture onto the bottom of a hamburger bun. Top with feta, sliced cucumber, and the top bun. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
273
calories
23g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5g
- Sodium
- 657 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.7g
8 servings per batch · ~243g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Greek Crock Pot Sloppy Joes have per serving?
Each serving provides 23g of protein and 273 calories with 9g fat and 28g carbs. The low calorie, moderate protein ratio makes this a lean option for controlled portions.
How long does Greek Crock Pot Sloppy Joes take to prep?
Quick prep time combined with 8 servings per batch means minimal active kitchen time relative to the number of meals produced. The crock pot method allows hands-off cooking once ingredients are assembled.
Is Greek Crock Pot Sloppy Joes good for fat loss?
At 273 calories and 23g protein per serving, this meal is well-suited for fat loss phases where you need volume and satiety on a lower calorie budget. The carb content (28g) is moderate enough to fit multiple servings into a daily deficit.
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