Uncle Jimmy's famous mild chili sloppy joes

Serves 6 people

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey or beef

1/2 cup onion, chopped

15 oz. canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup corn kernels -- fresh or frozen

1/2 cup no salt tomato sauce (more, if needed)

1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned are fine)

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large heavy pan, cook ground turkey or beef, for 3 to 5 minutes, until no longer pink.
2. Add onion, green pepper and celery saute 2-3 minutes longer, until softened.
3. Add spices, corn, tomato sauce, tomatoes and black beans to turkey.
4. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with French bread, English muffins, hamburger rolls, or over brown rice.

Source: Recipe by Chef Jim and photo from Cook's Country TV

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