Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 whole large onion, diced
1 whole large bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder (more to taste)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
Tabasco sauce (optional; to taste)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions:

Add butter to a large skillet and over medium high heat and melt. Then add ground need and cook until brown. Drain most if the fat and discard.

Add onions, green peppers, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.

Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desires. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle it skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls and topping with a slice of cheese if desired.