Name: Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter; 2-½ lbs ground beef or turkey; ½ large onion (diced); 1 large green bell pepper (diced); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1-½ c. ketchup; 1 c. water; 2 tbsp. brown sugar; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. dry mustard; ½ tsp. red pepper flakes; Worcestershire sauce to taste; 2 tbsp. tomato paste (optional); Salt to taste; Ground black pepper (to taste)