Sloppy Joes

I am in the middle of writing a post about this past weekend, but here’s a little something for you in the meantime.

dSometimes it’s nice to have an easy recipe to go to when things are hectic or you just don’t feel like doing a whole lot. It’s not uncommon to make sloppy joe’s from a can, but this recipe is pretty simple. It’s a great one to make a double or triple batch and put the rest in the freezer for a quick meal.

2 lbs ground beef

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

½ green pepper, finely chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

2 cups ketchup

2 tsp prepared mustard (plain)

4 tsp brown sugar

·      In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium high heat.

·      Brown the ground beef and the seasonings (garlic powder to the parley flakes).

·      Drain the grease.

·      Sautée the onion and green pepper until tender.

·      Add the seasoned ground beef, garlic powder, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar.

·      Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

·      Serve on hamburger buns.