Sloppy Joes

A few years ago, I got this easy recipe from Menus4Moms.  This is a family favorite.  I think the Imaginative One loves it because it combines two of his favorite foods – hamburgers and ketchup.  The reason I like the recipe is because of its ease.  Since I work all day and then come home to cook, I need recipes that come together easily.

Without further ado, the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground beef – I usually half this recipe and do only one pound of ground beef.
• 1/2 cup of chopped onion
• 1/2 cup of chopped green pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp prepared yellow mustard – Shh!  I usually put more in.  I am the only one who likes mustard, so this is our little secret that I put more in there.
• 1 and 1/2 cups of ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. & 2 tsp. of brown sugar – That is 6 tsp. of brown sugar.
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2. Stir in the next 4 ingredients; mix thoroughly.
3. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

This recipe is linked up to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.