Taverns AKA Sloppy Joes

There is one meal that my family really love and that is taverns, also known as Sloppy Joes. This recipe was given to me from my daddy.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 hot pepper, chopped fine *
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. ketchup
1/3 c. spaghetti  or pizza sauce
3 Tbs. hot salsa *
1 Tsp. BBQ sauce
1 Tbs. honey
1 Tbs. vinegar
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper *
1/2 tsp. celery seed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Hamburger buns

Directions

In a heavy cast iron skillet over medium heat, brown the hamburger, onion, hot and sweet peppers. When the beef is no longer pink, drain off the fat.

Stir in the mustard, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, hot salsa, BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and celery seed. Mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir  the tavern mixture often as it simmers, otherwise it will stick to the bottom of the skillet. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Spoon some of the sloppy Joe mixture on hamburger buns and serve.  

Serve this dish with a salad, baked beans and potato wedges for a wonderful meal.
When I have the extra time, I like to make hot home-made bread buns for our taverns.

* If you don't like this much heat in your food, omit the hot pepper and cayenne pepper.   Use a mild salsa instead of the hot salsa.