INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion diced
• 1 small green bell pepper diced
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups grated provolone cheese
• 6 hamburger buns

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break apart with a fork. Cook the ground beef until brown and a deep crust begins to form.
2. Continue cooking until no longer pink.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl and drain off all but two tablespoons fat.
4. Add the onions and bell peppers to the skillet.
5. Cook for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then toss the vegetables and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize.
6. Return the beef back to the skillet.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch.
8. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, beef broth/cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir.
9. Simmer the sloppy joe mixture for 5-8 minutes or until beginning to thicken.
10. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the provolone cheese.
11. Served on hamburger buns.