Sloppy Joes

OK, so I know sloppy joes aren't the most glamorous thing to eat, but I love them. I crave these sloppy joes almost every week, but I have to refrain because I try to mix it up. These sloppy joes are so dang good and calorie-wise, they aren't that bad. I cut down on the brown sugar (usually use 1-2 teaspoons) and I always use lean beef, but of course you can use regular beef if you'd like. I also try to cut down the calories by topping the mixture over 1 piece of bread... but honestly, I think this dish is so good without any bread at all. You can serve it next to a side salad and it makes the perfect meal.

Sloppy Joes Recipe:

(makes about 4 servings)

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ( I use regular mustard)

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 BBQ sauce

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 tsp of worcestershire sauce

3 teaspoons brown sugar

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Directions 

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

Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, red pepper, worcestershire
sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce
heat, and simmer for 30 minutes (add water if needed to simmer).

Season with salt and pepper.