Best-Ever Sloppy Joes

You can make this gluten-free sloppy joe recipe for a quick lunch or a big party. With several heaping spoonfuls of this sloppy joe mix on top of a toasted gluten-free bun, you can just close your eyes and savor the spicy harmony of flavors.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

1 medium onion

1/4 green pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1. Dice the onion and green pepper.

2. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper in oil, breaking the meat up with a fork.

3. Stir in the chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce.

4. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.