Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1/2 cup of diced onion
• 1/2 cup of diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper and cook until the beef is browned, about 7 minutes.
3. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and salt and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Divide the mixture among the hamburger buns and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Sloppy Joe Sandwiches were created in the 1930s.
• The original recipe was made with ground pork, but the modern version is usually made with ground beef.
• Sloppy Joe Sandwiches are a popular item at school cafeterias.