Sloppy Joe

By Peggie

For a veggie-boosted Joe stir in 250 ml (1 cup) of shredded carrot and chopped mushrooms.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup green pepper,chopped
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt and pepper
• 8 sandwich buns

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat.

Saute onion and green pepper for 5 minutes.

Add beef to pan. Cook, stirring until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off fat.

Stir in ketchup, worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt and pepper.

Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve on sandwich buns.