Bar-B-Que Beef Spoonovers

Think of these as the no-frills, all-flavor cousin of the classic sloppy joe.

Ground beef gets browned with onion and green pepper, then simmered in a tangy tomato sauce spiked with Worcestershire until everything is thick and saucy.

Spoon it over soft hamburger buns and dinner is done before anyone has time to complain about being hungry.

This is the kind of 30-minute meal that feeds a family of six without breaking the bank or dirtying more than one skillet.

Kitchen Tips

• Use lean ground beef so you don’t have to drain as much fat
• Toast the buns under the broiler for 30 seconds to keep them from getting soggy
• Add a splash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne if the kids aren’t at the table
• Leftovers reheat well and make a solid school lunch in a thermos