Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium red or green pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground 93-99% lean turkey breast*
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups homemade tomato sauce ((or store-bought tomato sauce or pizza sauce from a can))
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce or hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup ((or honey))
  • Optional for garnish- finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Hamburger buns

Instruction

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium to high heat.
  • Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes and until onion is soft.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add turkey to the same skillet; cook, over medium heat, stirring frequently to break up the turkey, for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add onion mixture, tomato sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, tomato paste, sriracha sauce and maple syrup to cooked turkey. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
  • Sprinkle each serving with fresh parsley before serving, if desired. Serve on a warm hamburger bun. Enjoy!