Mikey P's Sensational Sloppy Joes

I have never been a huge sloppy joe fan, but my husband Mikey P. makes some the best sloppy joes you ever want to eat.  Here is his recipe.  Try them and let us know what you think.

2 Tablespoons butter

2 ½  pounds lean ground beef

½ large onion, diced

1 medium green bell pepper, diced

5 cloves/toes garlic, finely minced

1 ½ cup ketchup

1 cup water

3 Tablespoons dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon dry mustard/ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 Tablespoons tomato paste

2 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Your favorite rolls. We like Kaiser or large Hawaiian rolls

Butter

Add butter to a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.

Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft. 

Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco (if desired).

Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls.  We like to add a few slices of dill pickles and/or pickled thinly sliced red onions.