Hot & Spicy Sloppy Joes

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
( I used jarred minced garlic, about 1 teaspoon )
1 ( 6 ounce ) can hot-style tomato juice
- I use one ( 5.5 ounce ) can Spicy Hot V8 Vegetable Juice
1/2 cup catsup ( I added 3/4 cup of catsup )
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped canned jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
8 hamburger buns
shredded cheddar cheese ( I used Mexican 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 crockpot,
combine the tomato juice, catsup, water, brown sugar,
jalapeno peppers, mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire Sauce.
Stir in meat mixture.
Cover; cook on low heat setting for 10-12 hours.
Toast buns; spoon meat mixture over buns & sprinkle with cheese.

Note: To this recipe, I also added 2 tablespoons of
McCormick's 1 Step Beef Seasoning Tex-Mex Chili Spice.

I am going to have to try this one next week. Thanks so much for posting all these ideas!!! I was getting bored of the same old crock pot meals.

We are going to try this out tonight!!

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