Sloppy Joes

• 1 lb. Ground Chuck
• 1/2 small sweet pepper (diced) 

• 1/2 med onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic(minced) or 1 teaspoon pre-minced refrigerated garlic
• 3/4 cup ketchup 
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & Pepper to taste

In a 1 cup measure add 1 teaspoon garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, chilli powder, dry mustard, Worcestershire and water. Whisk to combine.Set aside. Add ground chuck to skillet over medium high heat and cook until brown. Drain off fat. Add onions and/or diced pepper a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, cook until they begin to soften.Turn heat to simmer and add sauce mixture. Stir it in to combine well. Cook 15 minutes more.

1/2 red or green pepper, diced and diced onion are optional.