The Local Buggy

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey (comes out lighter)
1 1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon of molasses
1 to 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
8 burger buns

Method
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and red pepper and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a fork, until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add the pasta sauce, barbecue sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper, molasses and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Spoon the mixture onto the hamburger buns.

I was too lazy to do it but a great idea would be to make “Kara Buns” (as my FIL refers to them…subject of future blog) and butter your buns, sprinkle with garlic powder and broil in the oven until toasty.

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