1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 lbs. ground turkey (85% or 93% lean)
1 Fresno or jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder (palmful)
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons sweet smoked paprika (half palmful)
1 teaspoon allspice (1/3 palmful)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 healthy pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed (about 1/3 palmful)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it)
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
1 can (14 oz) red kidney beans, drained (optional)
1 cup broken spaghetti pieces, cooked
16 slider rolls
Toppings:
Finely chopped red or white onions
Shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Pickled jalapeño slices
Cilantro or parsley leaves
Chopped giardiniera
Lightly crushed tortilla chips