Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped or shredded
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, unsalted
• 4 cans (14.5 ounces each) crushed whole tomatoes
• 1/4 cup mushrooms, drained
• 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 12 whole wheat buns, split in half

Method

1. 1 Sauté onion, carrot, green pepper, and ground turkey or chicken in a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, and seasonings; bring to a boil.
3. 3 Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4 Uncover and cook for 3 minutes or until thickened.
5. 5 Serve open-faced on toasted or plain whole-wheat buns.