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Turkey Barbecue

By: Arlene Anderson 
"I originally got this recipe from my daughter-in-law, who likes to cook healthy meals. I just added my Texas touch to give the chunky turkey sandwiches some zip. I serve them a cranberry salad. --Arlene Anderson of San Antonio, Texas"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup picante sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, picante sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes. Add turkey; simmer 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve in buns.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 sandwich equals 295 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 758 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by Chesapeake Baybe   view full review
I made this restaurant-quality barbecue twice using shredded left-over Thanksgiving turkey. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by kristi   view full review
My very picky fiance is still talking about them a week later. I used prepared bbq sauce and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by VIta   view full review
This was definitely something different. It was missing a bit of sweet so I added just a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by HARTMR   view full review
This was quite good! I used 2 cans of chunk turkey meat. Used a whole green pepper and omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by artgrrl   view full review
i followed this recipe exactly to use up the rest of our thanksgiving turkey leftovers. my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really enjoyed this. I was out of picante sauce, unexpectedly, so I added in a little bbq...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by Teresa S.   view full review
This is a great way to use up some leftover turkey with a new flavor. We loved this.

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