Family-Favorite Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Hamburger buns, to serve

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Serve on hamburger buns.

Interesting Facts

• The Sloppy Joe is believed to have originated in Sioux City, Iowa in 1930.
• The sandwich was originally called a “loose meat sandwich”.
• The Sloppy Joe sandwich is a popular item at school cafeterias.