American Classic Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   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. 02
   Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat.
4. 04
   Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. 05
   Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. 06
   Toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
7. 07
   Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, then top with the other halves.
8. 08
   Serve warm and enjoy your classic sloppy joes.