Sloppy Joes

•                2 to 3 pounds lean ground beef

•                1 cup chopped onion

•                2 cloves garlic, minced

•                1 1/2 cups ketchup

•                1 cup green pepper, chopped

•                1/2 cup water

•                1/4 cup brown sugar

•                1/4 cup prepared mustard

•                1/4 cup vinegar

•                1 tablespoon chili powder

•                Split hamburger buns

1.   In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic.

2.   Cook until meat is brown and onion is tender.

3.   Drain off fat.

4.   Combine remaining ingredients (except buns) in slow cooker/Crock Pot.

5.   Stir in meat mixture.

6.   Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hrs. or on HIGH 3-4 hrs.

7.   Spoon onto hamburger buns.

Adapted from Southern Food