Sloppy Joes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 4 (1 1/2 ounce) hamburger buns (the smallish ones, about 3 inch diameter)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• granulated garlic, to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (to taste)
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup (or more to taste)
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 -4 teaspoons brown sugar (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef until no longer any pink; drain.
• 2 add onions and garlic and cook until onions are transparent.
• 3 add remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine. bring to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer until thickened (about 15 minutes).
• 4 meanwhile, split buns and spread with butter. place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic and parmesan cheese. place under broiler and broil until toasted golden brown. set aside until sauce is done.
• 5 taste sauce and correct seasonings, if needed. serve with toasted buns.