Sloppy Joes

This is a great recipe. I've used it several times and tried different things with it. I've substituted 1/4 c. of ketchup for 1/4 c. BBQ sauce and I made this Monday and didn't have green peppers and it was fine. It isn't really sloppy, so if you want it sloppy add some tomato sauce.

Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.