Turkey Sloppy 'James' sliders with jalapeno and pancetta pinto beans

Yes, I said sloppy 'James' Noah refuses to call them sloppy Joes, he insisted on naming them after daddy, because, after all, who is Joe?

My sweet husband made this, notice the simplicity of it ;) But these little guys are packed with protein, antioxidents, fiber and complex carbs...but taste like an original delicious, smoky, messy, sloppy 'Joe' from childhood! Your kiddos will thank you for this super kid friendly throwback recipe, enjoy!

Ingredients:

1lb. lean ground turkey meat

1 small sweet yellow onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup ketchup (I use a low sugar ketchup)

1/2 cup bbq sauce (Dinosaur BBQ sauce is a great substitute, low in calories, carbs and sugar)

1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained

Olive oil & salt

Black pepper to taste

1 pkg. whole wheat sliders

Method:

Heat pan to medium heat, drizzle with olive oil. Saute onions and garlic until tender, add turkey meat and saute until browned and cooked through. Season lightly with salt and black pepper (be careful not to over salt, as there will be some salt in both the ketchup and bbq sauce you use). Mix in both the ketchup and bbq sauce, add tomatoes and simmer for three to five minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Serve on whole wheat sliders and feel like a kid again :)

Beans:

1 can pinto beans, no salt added

1/8 cup pickled jalapenos, minced (adjust this amount according to your taste)

2-3 slices pancetta

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 small onion, diced

Olive oil & salt

Pepper to taste

For the beans, drain and rinse one can of pinto beans, heat pan to medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, saute with jalapenos, onions, garlic and pancetta. season to taste and sprinkle with fresh thyme.