2 T. butter

2½ lbs. ground beef

½ large onion, diced

1 large green pepper, diced

1 T. garlic powder

½ cup ketchup

½ cup barbecue sauce

1 t. yellow mustard

1 T. brown sugar

2 t. chili powder

1 cup water

Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste

Heat butter in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and break apart. Cook for about 5 minutes and drain. Add the onion and pepper to the ground beef. Cook until soft. Stir in the garlic powder, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and chili powder. Add the water and stir. Then let the mixture bubble. Do a taste test with the mixture, while adding Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to your liking. Transfer to a slow cooker on low heat. Provide buns for sandwiches or put the mixture on tater tots, French fries, or chips.

Recipe courtesy of Glenda Ferguson, Paoli, Indiana