Southwestern Sloppy Joes

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After being out of town for a week, or even on a normally busy weeknight, a simple, 30-minute or less, $10-dollar dinner is what life calls for! And these Southwestern Sloppy Joes fit the bill! This recipe is actually a flashback favorite. I shared it during the early days of Kitchen Concoctions but it has long since become a busy night staple. Since my photos from ‘back-in-the-day’ could use a more up-to-date ‘makeover,’ and because who doesn’t need more easy, peasy meals in their repertoire; I decided this recipe needed another day in the spotlight.

A fun and flavorful twist on the traditional Sloppy Joes, this Southwestern version is perfect simply served on buns, but would make for the perfect filling for stuffed baked potatoes too!

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Southwestern Sloppy Joes 
Printable Version
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 (11-oz) can mexican-style corn, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups medium chunky salsa (or the heat level you prefer)
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
Hamburger buns, for serving

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the oil and add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until meat is cooked through and no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and jalapeno; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the chili powder and oregano and cook one minute more. Stir in the corn, tomato paste, salsa and sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.

adapted from the Best of Weight Watchers Magazines, Vol. 1 Cookbook; originally seen here

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