Rachael's Daytime Talk Show
Sloppy Dudes -- 08/28/07

Sloppy Dudes

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 12-16 tomatillos, paper skins removed and rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime, divided
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 avocados, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, thickly sliced
  • 4 crusty rolls, such as Kaiser rolls
  • Healthy tortilla chips

Yields: 4 servings

Preparation

Preheat the broiler to high. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step

While the turkey is browning up, place the tomatillos in a food processor and pulse to grind down into small bits -- you can also chop them by hand.

Step

Add some EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add the tomatillos to the skillet with the turkey, along with the onion, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, lime zest and some salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes then add the chicken stock, bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Step

While everything is simmering away and getting sloppy, prepare the toppings: In a small bowl, mash together the avocado and the lime juice. Slice the red onion and tomatoes and reserve. Toast the bread until slightly charred under the broiler. Assemble the Sloppy Dudes like this: Bun bottom, sloppy turkey mixture, avocado, onion and tomato and put a lid on it!

Step

Serve with some funky, healthy tortilla chips alongside.