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This was one of my favorites as a kid, and it sure is a cinch to make!

Sloppy Joes

• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 T. Olive Oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 t. chili powder
• 1.5 t. ground cumin
• 1/8 t. cinnamon (this is so good!)
• 1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 t. kosher salt
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fruity balsamic vinegar
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1/3 C. ketchup
• 1/2-3/4 C. water

Sauté onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil until softened; add beef and cook until browned.

Make a circle in the middle of the pan, add tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and cook down for 10 minutes.

Add all other ingredients to the ground beef mixture and cook, stirring, over low heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).  Add more water if it gets too thick.

Serve in whole wheat buns and get messy!

I like to serve a big salad along side.  This time mine had goat cheese, cranberries, heirloom mater and carrots.

Also topped it with some gooey cheese . . .