Sloppy Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 large Bermuda onion, chopped fine
1/4 c. diced green pepper
3/4 c. chili sauce
1/2 c. catsup
2 tsp. sugar (optional)
hamburger buns

Preparation

In a skillet, melt the shortening and add the ground meat.
Use a fork to break up the meat thoroughly, so it doesn't cook in chunks.
Stir in the onion and green pepper and saute until meat is browned.
Add the chili sauce, catsup and sugar.
Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
Uncover and simmer until mixture is thick enough to spread.
Serve hot on buttered hamburger buns. Serves 6.