CEiMB: Sloppy Joes

This week's CEiMB, Sloppy Joes, was chosen by Chaya.  We love sloppy joes and they are always a welcome dinner.  I liked this recipe because it was more spicy than what I typically make with the addition of the jalapeño.  I also loved the pinto beans!  We typically serve our sloppy joes over sweet potatoes or spaghetti squash so I opted to switch out the wheat buns.   I made a few changes so I included my version below.  This is a great weeknight meal, thanks Chaya for the pick!

Sloppy Joes

adapted from The Food You Crave

1 lb of ground turkey breast

2 TBS of olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1 jalapeño pepper, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 15oz can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 15oz can of tomato sauce (Muir Glen)

2 TBS of tomato paste

1 TBS of red wine vinegar

1 TBS of molasses

1 TBS of Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp of dry mustard

1 tsp of salt and pepper

2 sweet potatoes, halved and roasted until soft

In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add the turkey and start to break-up.  After 4 minutes add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic.  Cook for 5 more minutes.  Add in the beans, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.  Stir well and bring mixture to a simmer.  reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.  Mash 1/2 a sweet potato on a plate and spoon sloppy joe over the top.  Serve and enjoy!