Sloppy Joes

• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 lb. Ground Chuck
• 1/2 med onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic(minced)
• 3/4 cup ketchup 
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Add butter to skillet over med. high heat. Add ground chuck and cook until brown. Drain off fat. Add onions and garlic a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, cook until they begin to soften. Add ketchup, brown sugar, chilli powder, dry mustard, Worcestershire and water. Turn heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes more.

This is my version of a quick and easy go to recipe for sloppy joe's. When the hubby is not around I will also add 1/2 red or green pepper, diced.