HOMESTYLE SLOPPY JOES

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 hamburger buns, split (for serving)

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is brown and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally; drain.

Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spoon onto buns and serve.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Mr. Food's Easy Cooking Magazine, May/June 1999