Tuesday, February 17, 2009

turkey sloppy joes with corn

The corn sweetens up this tangy classic. Pile on the chili powder for a little kick.

TURKEY SLOPPY JOES WITH CORN

1 tsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tbsp chopped jalapeno
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 lbs ground turkey
1 6 oz can no salt-added tomato paste
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
1 14 oz can fat free, less-sodium broth
1 15 oz can no salt-added corn, rinsed
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Heat oil in skillet over med-hi heat, add onion, pepper, garlic, Sauté 3 minutes. Add turkey to pan, cook until crumbly. Stir in tomato paste, cook 2 min. add chili powder, cumin, salt, broth. Reduce heat and simmer 12 min. stir in corn and cook for 2 more min. spoon 1 cup mixture between top & bottom of buns.

(Delicious with a side of sliced tomatoes topped w/ crumbled blue cheese.)

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