POTLUCK SLOPPY JOES

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For a change of pace, Rick suggests swapping out the green pepper in these tasty sloppy joes for an Anaheim, if available. Long and lighter green in color than a bell pepper, Anaheim peppers have just a hint of a bite. -Rick Bolte, Montclair, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds lean ground turkey
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1-3/4 cups ketchup
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, celery, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, flour, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 2/3 cup turkey mixture onto each bun., Or, cool turkey mixture and freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months., To use frozen turkey mixture: Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Spoon 2/3 cup turkey mixture onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 785mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges