Turkey Sloppy Joes

By hkisilywicz

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped red peppers
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until brown, stirring to break meat into small pieces; drain.

2. In a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, combine cooked turkey, salsa, carrots, sweet peppers, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic.

3. Cover; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

4. Reserve and store* 5 cups of he meat mixture for spicy taco salad. Serve remaining meat mixture on kaiser rolls.

*To store: Place meat mixture in an airtight container; seal. Chill for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight before using.