Sloopy Joes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
6 oz can tomato paste
1 c water
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp white vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
8 buns

Saute beef for 5 minutes; add onion and red pepper and saute 5 more minutes; drain fat.  Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until dissolved.  Add remaining ingredients and heat for 5-10 minutes, until mixture is thick and stewy.  Serve on buns.