Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • One 14-ounce can tomato puree
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 24 small potato rolls, lightly toasted

Method

  • In a very large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, bell peppers and onions, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the meat mixture among the toasted potato rolls.