Sloppy Joes

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 tsp brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

In a medium skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.

Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or pour into crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a roll.

To freeze leftovers fill muffin cups or half cup containers. Once frozen remove from container, wrap in plastic wrap and foil and store. Reheat individual serving sizes in the microwave.