Classic Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes were always a lunch favorite for my kids 

but it was also a favorite back in my school days as well. This recipe is the original schoolhouse version. 

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 hamburger buns, split

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. 
2. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. 
3. Bring to a boil. 
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 
5. Serve on buns.

[note: if your joes are too thick, you could make a slurry of 1 tsp cornstarch and a little of the juice and add it or add 1-2 tsp tomato paste]