Turkey Sloppy Joes

By: Evelyn Raab

Wonderfully fun to eat — a definite improvement on an old favorite. Although the alcohol from the beer will disappear as the mixture cooks, you can substitute chicken broth if you prefer.

Ingredients

2 tbsp.	(30 mL)	vegetable oil
1 lb.	(500 g)	ground turkey
1		medium green pepper, chopped
3		cloves garlic, minced
1 cup	(250 mL)	beer (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup	(125 mL)	Heinz ketchup
2 tbsp.	(30 mL)	Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup	(50 mL)	sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
4		green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp.	(2 mL)	salt
1/4 tsp.	(1 mL)	black pepper
4		split buns, toasted
		additional toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, pickle — whatever you like

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring to break up the clumps of meat, until the turkey is no longer pink — 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the beer (or broth), ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and olives. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat slightly and let simmer, stirring, for 10 to 12 minutes or until about half the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thickened. Stir in the green onions, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
2. Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto toasted buns and add any toppings you like. Eat — carefully (don't drip on your lap!)

Makes 4 servings.