Meanwhile, heat a large skillet on high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any fat.
Add the bell pepper and saute 1 minute to soften.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.
Add the tomatoes and gently stir them in. Simmer gently to blend flavors while you cook the pasta.
Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and toss into the Sloppy Joe mixture.
Notes
If wanting a traditional Sloppy Joe mix, omit the tomatoes and pasta. then just pile on hamburger buns and serve.Calorie estimation is approximate.
Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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