Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
• 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns
• Pickles or pickle relish, optional

Preparation

1. 1. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Turn heat up to medium-high, stir in turkey, salt and chili powder and cook, stirring to break up meat, until turkey loses its pink color, about 5 minutes.
2. 2. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, tomato sauce, ketchup, 1/4 cup water and Tabasco. Cover and cook on low until bubbling and flavors have developed, 3 to 4 hours. Serve on buns with pickles or pickle relish, if desired.