Small Batch Sloppy Joes

 Just enough for two.  Goes great with some homemade fries or cheesy potatoes.

SLOPPY JOES

(serves 2)

Ingrediens:

*1/2 pound ground beef

*1/4 cup chopped onions,

*1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

*1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

*1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

*2/3 cup beef stock

*1/3 cup ketchup 

*1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

*1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)

*1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 

*1 dash soy sauce

*1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions:

~In a medium skillet, over medium heat cook ground beef, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until beef is browned and crumbly.

~Stir in beef stock, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.

~Bring to a boil.

~Reduce heat to low, simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until mixture become thick.

~Serve on hamburger buns.