best sloppy joes

it's been awhile...again...

but i found the best sloppy joe recipe ever, elie krieger knows what she's doing!  Here's the original Sloppy Joes recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/sloppy-joes-recipe/index.html

Here is my version:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pickled jalapeno, minced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 can Red Kidney beans, preferably low sodium drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5 oz can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (use the tubby type or be prepared to freeze half the can)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 sandwich thins (arnold are my favorite)

Directions

Chop the onion, red pepper, peel and chop the garlic (unless you have a press), chop the jalapenos (if using pickled - I used the El Paso Jarred & Sliced, so just rough chop).

Brown the meat and the onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard. 

While the meat is cooking - drain & rinse your red beans and open your other cans.  Mix everything together in a small bowl except the fresh vegetables.

Add the garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes more. Place a half-cup scoop of the mixture onto each bun and serve. 

Enjoy!