Aunt Helen S Sloppy Joes Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Helen S Sloppy Joes

• Hamburger
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• Green Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (add more to taste, originally 1/8 cup)
• Ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Vinegar
• Chili Powder
• Yellow Mustard

How to Make Aunt Helen S Sloppy Joes

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
2. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Stir in 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (10.75 ounce) can diced tomatoes and their juices, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (add more to taste, originally 1/8 cup), 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. Serve on buttered and toasted hamburger buns. Top with your favorite pickles and mustard.