Sloppy Joes

Love this recipe!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 c. chopped green (or other) bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. yellow mustard (prepared)
• 3/4 c. ketchup
• 3 tsp. brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• Other spices as desired (smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, red pepper flakes, etc.)

Directions:

1. Brown meat with onions and garlic, and bell pepper if add.  Drain grease
2. Mix rest of the ingredients together, then add to meat.  If desired, add a splash of water to help spread the spices around.
3. Simmer for 10-15 mins (this can simmer for longer if needed) until the sauce has thickened.
4. Toast the hamburger buns, then add a liberal amount of the meat mixture to the hamburger buns.
5. Enjoy!