Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes

• 1/2 whole Large Sweet Onion, Minced Finely
• Bacon Fat Or Olive Oil, For Sauteeing
• 1 clove Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press
• 1 pound Ground Round
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (I Like Ancho Chili Powder)
• 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard, Or To Taste
• 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
• 1/4 cups Water
• 1 pinch Sugar
• 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
• Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
• 8 sticks Mozzarella String Cheese, At Room Temperature
• 8 whole Hot Dog Buns, Toasted
• Green Onions, For Garnish (optional)

1. Saute the onions in bacon fat (or olive oil).
2. Once translucent and soft, add the garlic; cook for one minute.
3. Add the ground round and cook thoroughly.
4. Use a potato masher to break up the meat into small pieces.
5. Add the ancho chili powder, mustard, tomato sauce, water and a pinch of sugar to the meat mixture.
6. Stir, and then add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce to taste.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
9. Place the cheese sticks inside the toasted buns and top with the sloppy Joe sauce.
10. Sprinkle with green onions or anything else your heart desires and serve!
11. The sloppy sauce makes 4 cups so you may have leftovers!

sweet onion, bacon, clove garlic, ground round, chili powder, yellow mustard, tomato sauce, water, sugar, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, string cheese, green onions

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/lunch-lady-sloppy-joes/ (may not work)