American Classic Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces hamburger buns toasted

Instructions

1. 1 In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat.
4. 4 Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. 5 Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. 6 Toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
7. 7 Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then top with the other halves.
8. 8 Serve warm and enjoy your classic sloppy joes.