*Sloppy-Joes-Texas*

* Ingredients:

° 1 pound ground beef

° Olive or canola oil of your choice

° Half a c of water

° 1c ketchup

° 1 teaspoon brown sugar

° 1 minced garlic clove or ½ teaspoon garlic powder

° 1 chopped red or green pepper

° ½ yellow onion, chopped (or small)

° 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard

° 12 slices of American cheese

° 6 slices of Texas Toast (see note)

* instructions :

1. Heat frying pan over medium heat.

2. Add little oil.

3. Add meat, bell pepper, and onion (and garlic if using fresh).

4. Cook, stirring constantly, breaking up large chunks of meat with a wooden spoon, until meat is cooked through.

5. Get rid of any excess fat.

6. Lower the heat.

7. Now add the water, ketchup, mustard, garlic (if using powder), Worcestershire sauce and sugar.

8. Mix well and cook for 8 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.

9. Meanwhile, heat the grill.

10. Toast the Texas toast until golden brown.

11. Now add a piece of cheese to each slice of toast and roast for half a minute.

12. Put some meat mixture on each piece of toast with cheese. Add another slice of cheese on top.

13. Roast again until the cheese melts.

Enjoy !