Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over MED HIGH/HIGH heat. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil, and once hot, add buns, cut side down. Cook for 30 seconds to a minute (this time will vary), or until golden brown on the bottoms.

Step 2

Remove to a wire cooling rack, cut sides up.

Step 3

Heat oil in large skillet over MED-HIGH heat.  Add turkey, onion and bell pepper and cook, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and vegetables are beginning to soften.  Transfer to colander to drain.

Step 4

Add chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and water and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Reduce heat to MED/MED LOW and cook for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking, stirring often.  Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.