Turkey Sloppy Joes with Dill Pickle Chips and Baked Beans

Steps

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Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

1. Finely dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper, and mince the 3 garlic cloves. 6 min
2. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together ½ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and ¼ cup water until combined. 4 min
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2 min
4. Timing-sensitive step. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 4–5 minutes until softened. 5 min
5. Timing-sensitive step. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Timing-sensitive step. Add the 1½ pounds ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook 5–6 minutes until no pink remains; season with ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. 6 min
7. Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey mixture, stir to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. 10 min
8. Split and lightly toast the 4 brioche buns cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, then spoon the turkey mixture generously onto the bottom buns and close. 3 min

Dill Pickle Chipsside

1. Open the 16-oz jar of dill pickle chips, drain off the brine, and arrange them in a small serving bowl or alongside each plate. 2 min

Classic Baked Beansbase

1. Drain and rinse the two 15-oz cans of navy beans and finely dice the ½ yellow onion. 4 min
2. Chop the 3 bacon slices into ½-inch pieces. 2 min
3. Timing-sensitive step. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until the fat renders and the pieces begin to crisp, about 4–5 minutes. 5 min
4. Timing-sensitive step. Add the diced onion to the bacon fat and cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes until softened. 4 min
5. Stir in the drained navy beans, ⅓ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon molasses, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. 2 min
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer the beans, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy. 15 min
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve the beans warm alongside the Sloppy Joes.