Auntie Dearest Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes seems to be one of those foods that each family has their own special recipe. This is my sister's recipe. I like it because it is made from common ingredients that I always have in the kitchen and it can easily be changed. You want sweeter..add more sugar. You don't like peppers,leave them out. It is a simple basic recipe, play with it and make it your own individual recipe.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 green pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 3  tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce, nice healthy dash
• 1  tablespoon sugar
•  salt, to taste
• 2  tablespoons vinegar (dill pickle juice can be used)
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. Brown meat, pepper, onion and garlic in large skillet. Cook until no pink remains in meat and drain well.
2. Stir all remaining ingredients except milk into meat mixture. Place over low heat and stir in milk. Cook until thickened. This will happen quickly so don't walk off and leave it cooking.
3. Serve on toasted buns.