Dressed Up Sloppy Joes

Dressed Up Sloppy Joes
Recipe from Our Best Bites blog

1 lb. lean ground beef
Seasoning salt to taste
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 green pepper, minced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
3/4 c. ketchup
1 tsp mustard
3 Tbsp + 1 tsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp Worcestershire
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1/3-1/2 c. water to reach desired consistency
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns

Stovetop instructions:
Brown ground beef, onions, green peppers, and garlic. Season to taste with seasoning salt. Add in mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Combine tomato paste and water and add to hamburger mixture. Add more water if desired. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on hamburger buns.

Crockpot instructions:
Brown ground beef, onions, green peppers, and garlic. Season to taste with seasoning salt. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients and combine well. Cook on low for 3-4 hours and serve on hamburger buns.