American Sloppy Joes

How to make American Sloppy Joes Recipe - This "skilletburger" originated in the fifties, when Vitalis-slicked hair and sunglasses typified the "All-American Joe." Crumbled, cooked, ground beef served up in a hamburger bun has a tendency toward sloppiness, hence the name.

Fills 8 to 10 buns

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
8 to 10 hamburger buns, warmed

Method:
In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion and green pepper, breaking up meat as it cooks. Add brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper and tomato sauce. Heat until bubbly. Spoon into warm hamburger buns.