Did you know sloppy joes were first created in a bar in Key West of the same name? Neither did I but I’ve always enjoyed eating them. Once upon a time I made them with Manwich straight out of a can but now I do my own from scratch. To be “authentic” buy hamburger buns but I served these over slices of multi-grain bread since I am trying to eat more whole grains.

Sloppy Joe

1 pound extra-lean ground beef

1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon cider vinegar

3 green onions, thinly sliced

Soften the onions in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, chopping with a spatula, until meat is nearly cooked. Add remaining ingredients and simmer gently about ten minutes.