Sloppy Joe

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tsp brown sugar
• ground black pepper and salt to taste
• 1/2 cup water (if needed)
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.

2. 2

   Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   If the meat begins to dry out during the simmer step, you can loosen it up with some water. Season with salt and pepper and serve on hamburger buns.