Sloppy Joses

Sloppy Joses

• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1 fresh jalapeño, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup catsup
• 1 cup fresh or canned tomato, diced
• 4 hamburger buns

• Sauté onions, green pepper, jalapeño pepper and garlic in oil until onions are translucent. 
• Add beef and cook, stirring until meat is lightly browned. Drain off all fat, add salt, pepper, and cumin and cook for 1 minute more, stirring all the time to season evenly. 
• Add catsup and tomatoes and cook, uncovered, over low heat until reduced to a thick sauce.
• Serve on toasted buns.