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This is a simple and delicious way to make sloppy joe’s but don’t let the simplicity fool you. They pack a lot of rich flavor and this is a real family pleaser. The men will  line of for seconds and thirds at a cookout. I use veggie “Ground Round” but thats my choice and the recipe was originally made with ground beef so use what you prefer. It’s best served with a potato salad or cole slaw and don’t forget the cold beer and soft drinks.

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 chopped green bell pepper
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• salt
• black pepper, freshly grounded
• 2 lbs vegetarian “Ground Round” (or lean ground beef)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup barbecue sauce  (Cattleman’s is my favorite)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommend Tabasco)
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• barbecue sauce, for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet with straight sides. Add the bell peppers and garlic. Saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the ground beef to the vegetables. Stir and cook about 8 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink and fully cooked.
3. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce into the skillet. Stir.
4. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. Serve on toasted buns with extra sauce.