Sloppy Joes

2 pound lean ground beef, or ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

1-1/2 cup ketchup

6 teaspoons brown sugar

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.


2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.  ***I often times will use my crockpot in this recipe after step #1***  I also use whole wheat buns mostly and doubling this recipe is a must.