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Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Turkey Sandwiches

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 9 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 8
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Hot pulled turkey mixed with salsa on a bun cools down with avacado and pepper garnish.
Updated May 7, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in turkey thighs (about 3 lb), skin removed
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 8 kaiser rolls, split
  • 8 slices (1/2 oz each) Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, cut into rings
Make With
Old El Paso

Steps

  • 1
    In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place turkey thighs. In small bowl, mix salsa, water and taco seasoning mix; pour over turkey.
  • 2
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until juice of turkey is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180°F).
  • 3
    Remove turkey from slow cooker; place on cutting board. With 2 forks, shred turkey; discard bones. Return turkey to slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 minutes longer or until mixture is hot.
  • 4
    With slotted spoon, spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture onto bottom half of each bun. Top with cheese, avocados, bell pepper and top halves of buns.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Looking for a little heat? Use hot salsa and pepper Jack cheese to give these sandwiches a spicier kick.

Nutrition Information

480 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 38g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
480
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
27%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
120mg
39%
Sodium
1030mg
43%
Potassium
630mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
2g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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