Cookbook:Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes are loosemeat sandwiches that have roots in the cuisine of the Midwestern United States.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
 * 1 cup ketchup
 * 1 cup barbecue sauce
 * 1 tbsp garlic powder
 * 1 tbsp chili powder
 * ¼ cup chopped onion (optional)
 * ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Brown the ground beef, onions, and peppers in skillet on medium heat.
 * 2) Drain the liquid from the mixture.
 * 3) Place the ground beef back on the skillet.
 * 4) While on medium heat mix in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder in any order.
 * 5) Simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 6) Serve over sliced, toasted hamburger buns.