2 lbs. hamburger
1 lg. onion
1/2 lg. bell pepper
2/3 c. catsup
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. oatmeal (optional - but it helps to stretch it)

Brown hamburger with onions and peppers. Add other ingredients and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Oatmeal is optional but helps to thicken it and make it go a little farther if unexpected company drops by. Serve in hamburger buns.