Sloppy Joes a La Bobby

3 Pounds ground beef

1 Cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 1/2 Cups ketchup

1 Cup chopped green pepper

1/2 Cup water

4 Tablespoons brown sugar

4 Tablespoons prepared mustard

4 tablespoons vinegar

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 teaspoons chili pepper

Hamburger buns

In a large skillet brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. In any size Crock-Pot, combine ketchup, green pepper, water, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder. Stir in meat mixture. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Spoon onto hamburger buns.

YIELD: 8-10 servings

VARIATION: Substitute ground turkey, chicken or pork for ground beef.