Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This version of the all-American classic uses chile peppers to bring the heat and turkey in place of beef to bring the lean.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
2 onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 serrano chile pepper, minced
1 fresh chile pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups ketchup
1 cup barbeque sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
hamburger buns, split

Directions

1 Cook and stir ground turkey, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, serrano chile pepper, fresh chile pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain fat from the turkey mixture.
2 Stir ketchup, barbeque sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper into the turkey mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are completely softened, about 20 minutes.
3 Serve on split hamburger buns.