Sloppy Joes

By á-7737

Ingredients

• Hamburger buns
• 1 -2 pounds lean ground sirloin
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 chopped onion
• 1/4 chopped red bell pepper
• 1 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/8 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and add ground meat. Brown meat until it is cooked thoroughly. Carefully drain and discard fat. Transfer meat to a bowl.

In same pan heat oil on medium heat; and add onion and pepper cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. When vegetables are tender, return meat to pan and add remaining ingredients. Stir frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 -30 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.