Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders

By cwyorkiex3

What's the perfect game day slider appetizer? Perfectly seasoned ground turkey in tomato sauce and smoked gouda cheese layered between a Hawaiian dinner roll. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1.25 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon McCormick smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon McCormick ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick chili powder
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• sliced smoked gouda or other cheese, optional
• 8 slider-sized Hawaiian rolls, cut in half (or other small rolls)

Preparation

Step 1

Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray. Heat over medium-high. Add turkey, using a spatula to break it up. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through.

Add tomato sauce and vinegar to the turkey. Continue to simmer over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, paprika, cumin, celery salt, garlic powder, and chili powder. Stir the spices into the turkey mixture, and continue to simmer 7 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly and thickened.

Spray a small nonstick skillet with nonstick spray. Add onion and cook over medium heat until the onion begins to brown, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water and continue to cook until onions are softened and water has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir onions and beans into the turkey mixture. Divide the mixture between the slider buns. If topping with cheese, give the bottom buns with meat and cheese piled on top a quick warming under the broiler to melt the cheese. Add bun tops and serve.