Sloppy Joes

There is nothing like Sloppy Joes and tater tots and green beans for a quick run-out-the-door to sports practice/game dinner. This is so easy and good, nice and sweet.

SLOPPY JOES

1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup water

2 teaspoons beef bouillon or 2 cubes

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon mustard

In a skillet, brown the meat with pepper and onion. Pour off the fat.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered with a lid, for 15-20 minutes. Serve on buns. This makes enough for 4.

Jen's Notes:

1. Use less sugar and maybe a spicier mustard if you like your Joes a little less sweet.

2. When my green peppers start to go bad in the fridge, I dice them up and throw them in a ziplock in the freezer. That way I have them handy when I go to make this or other dishes that call for them.

3. Use BBQ sauce instead of ketchup for a nice spicy twist.

4. You can double this for a bigger family (I always do) or do the math and make enough for the whole football team or church.

5. When I've been out of buns, this also works served as an open sandwich over a piece of bread, or cornbread, with maybe a little cheese added on top!

rating: 4 stars. Liked by everyone but Rose, who thinks it's a little sweet.