Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey (or chicken)
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup chili sauce (can substitute additional ketchup)
• 2 Tbsp. molasses
• 1 Tbsp. mustard (I use Dijon)
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Over medium heat, warm 1 Tbsp. of the oil in a large pot. Add the turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon. Saute until cooked, stirring often. Remove to a plate.
2. In the same pot, add diced onion, pepper, garlic, spices and salt. Saute until soft but not browned (about 5 minutes).
3. Add tomatoes, ketchup, chili sauce, molasses, mustard, water and cooked turkey. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, 20 minutes.
4. Stir in vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and season with pepper. Cook five more minutes.
5. Serve over toasted buns or use as a taco filling.