Hot-and-Spicy Sloppy Joes Adjust the "Hot-and-Spicy" part by using regular tomato juice and cut down on the amount of peppers. 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 lg. onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can hot-style tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail (6 oz.) 1/2 c. catsup 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. chopped canned jalapeño peppers (optional) 1 tbsp. prepared mustard 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 8 hamburger buns shredded Cheddar cheese In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockery cooker combine tomato juice; catsup; water; brown sugar; jalapeño peppers, if desired; mustard, chili powder; and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in meat mixture. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or high-heat setting for 3 to 5 hours. Toast buns; spoon meat mixture over buns and sprinkle with cheese. Serves 8 **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)
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