Sloppy Joes

Here is one of our family staple recipes. We all like them! It's really easy. You can omit the spices listed and use a packet instead ...but I think it is yummier with them. It is quick to throw together which makes me happy.

Enjoy! Margaret

Sloppy Joes
"Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book"

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper -- chopped
8 ounces tomatoes (1 can) -- cut up
2 tablespoons quick-cooking rolled oats
1 teaspoon chili powder (or 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (or 2 teaspoons)
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
dash bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
hamburger buns -- split and toasted
cheddar cheese -- grated

In a large skillet, thoroughly brown beef, onion and green pepper. Drain fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes, oats, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, hot pepper sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or till mixture is of desired consistency. Serve in toasted hamburger buns with grated cheese.

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Update 9/19- In honor of "Family Staples Recipe Month", I decided to make sloppy joes for dinner tonight. After making it, I realized that I should take a picture for the blog. Ha Ha! Like you've never seen a picture of a sloppy joe before!!! And....if you want to invoke laughter (mostly from your spouse) during dinner time, take pictures of the meal you made. I am obviously a novice at photographing my own meals...but the blog needed pictures! So, there you go! I dare you to take a picture of your meal and post it! I know I will enjoy the reaction you get because I've been through it.