Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , chopped
• 1 can tomato paste , 6 ounce
• 1 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 8 hamburgers buns , split

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.

2. 2

   Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.