Laun/Pruett Recipe Collection
Sloppy Joes from Pioneer Mary Ann

2-1/2 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced (I used 4-5 Hatch New Mexico mild chiles)
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
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1-1/2 cup Ketchup (I ran out so used some bbq sauce...I think it made it a little too sweet)
1 cup Water
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
Salt to taste

Add ground beef to pan and and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard. Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.

Add ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Also can add: Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Toast rolls.

I adapted it after seeing this on TV. Here is the original:
http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/sloppy-joes-6/?print=1/#size3x5

Recipe Contributed by Mary Ann Laun