HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
1 small green pepper finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard the condiment kind
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup spicy barbecue sauce see notes
½ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon chili powder
⅓ -½ cup water
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
8 brioche or hamburger buns

Instructions

Over medium heat, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess grease. Add the onion and pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
Add the cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, ketchup, chili powder, and water.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes and spoon onto buns.

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