Slam'em Down Sloppy Joes

1 pound 93 percent lean ground beef

¾

tablespoon chili powder

½

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

⅛

teaspoon cayenne pepper

½

medium onion, chopped

½

medium green pepper, chopped

1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes, including juice

½

cup ketchup

½

cup dark corn syrup

⅓

cup vinegar

1 tablespoon molasses

½

cup orange juice

½

teaspoon salt

8 hamburger buns

Place a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan or well-seasoned iron or nonstick skillet over medium- to medium-high heat and when hot add the ground beef. Saute the ground beef, breaking it up with the edge of a spoon or spatula for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion and green pepper to the pan and cook until slightly softened, stirring frequently, about 3 to 4 minutes.Add the diced tomatoes, ketchup, corn syrup, water, vinegar and molasses, stirring together until combined. When the liquid begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the orange juice and salt; simmering for 5 minutes more or until slightly thickened. Serve over the hamburger buns.Serves eight.@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per sandwich: 312 calories (18.5 percent from fat), 6.4 g fat (1.8 g saturated fat), 47.2 g carbohydrates, 1.8 g fiber, 16 g protein, 17 mg cholesterol, 694 mg sodium.SaltSense: Omitting the added salt, reduces sodium to 560 mg per serving.