Ozark Sloppy Joes

1-1/2  pounds ground beef
      1  medium green pepper, chopped
      1  small onion, chopped
      2  tsp. sugar
1-1/2  tsp. flour
1-1/2  tsp. Italian seasoning
    1/2  tsp. chili powder
    1/4  tsp. salt
    1/4  tsp. garlic powder
    1/8  tsp. cayenne pepper
       1  can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
 1-1/2  tsp. Worcestershire sauce
       8 hamburger buns


In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the sugar, flour, seasonings, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.  Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun. Yield: 8 servings.


I was never a big sloppy joe fan, but I really love this recipe.  Enjoy!!

Corn Bread Taco Bake

This was super easy and very yummy! Summer - you might recognize this from the dinner roster of one of Mrs. Mouthy's posts. I totally stole the idea and looked it up. :) Cathy - you'll like that this is a Taste of Home recipe!!

Link to the recipe here.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
• 1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper and taco seasoning. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
• Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions for corn bread. Stir in half of the onions. Spread over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and a toothpick inserted into corn bread layer comes out clean. Yield: 6 servings.