sloppy joes

1 1/2 pounds of ground beef browned

Add:
 1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped

Saute 5 more minutes and drain fat

Mix in and heat 5-10 min until thick and stewy:

1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 c. water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tlbs. chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp distilled white vinegar
3 tlbs. brown sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper


8 hamburger buns split