Turkish-Inspired Homemade Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
5. Mix in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. While the mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns in a separate pan or under a broiler until golden brown.
8. Once ready, spoon the turkey mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, top with fresh parsley, and cover with the other half of the bun.