Sloppy Joe 

Sloppy Joes, a childhood classic.  I think there is not a child in America who hasn't eaten one before. I know my brother and I ate our share growing up... But it was the stuff out the can! 
 My kids love them, I still love them, especially because they are so easy to get on the table, even when you can make them from scratch.  

Ingredients: 

• 2-2.5 lbs ground beef

• 1 small onion diced

• 1 small green bell pepper diced

• 3 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp dry mustard

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1/2 tsp tabasco (more to taste)

• 2 cups ketchup

• 1 cup water

Directions: 

• Brown ground meat

• Add onions and bell pepper while browning

• Add all the seasonings

• Add the ketchup, water, Worcestershire and tomato paste

• Cook down for a few minutes and adjust any seasonings to taste

• Serve on a toasted bun!