Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. lean or extra-lean ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 medium bell pepper, seeded and diced

One 15.5-oz can beans

1-1/2 cups tomato sauce

2 tbs. tomato paste

1 tbs. red wine vinegar

1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs. dry mustard

3/4 tsp. salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

8 burger buns

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown the meat and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks.

2. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard.

3. Add the garlic, jalapeño, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except the buns, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for another 5 minutes.

5. Place a 1/2-cup scoop of the mixture onto each bun and serve.