Easy Sloppy Joes

I grew up on the stuff that came in a can and sometimes I just didn't like it. This recipe is my go to for Sloppy Joes and after making it you might not ever buy the canned stuff again. This recipes uses ingredients you should already have on hand. And instead of buns you could serve with slices of white bread or even on biscuits. It just depends on what you have on hand.


Easy Sloppy Joes

1 pound of ground meat
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1/4 cup of chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of prepared mustard
3/4 cup of ketchup
3 teaspoons of brown sugar
salt and black pepper to taste

In a medium sauce pan brown the meat, onions and green peppers. Drain off the liquids. Reduce the heat and add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 20 mins. Serve on any kind of bread you have on hand.