Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
8 hamburger buns

Directions

Cook ground beef and onion in large nonstick skillet on medium heat, about 10 to 15 minutes, until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat. Stir in ketchup, cocoa, mustard, chili powder, pepper and salt. Heat another 10 to 15 minutes on low heat, or until hot. Serve in buns.

Cover; refrigerate leftovers.

Makes about 4 1/2 cups sandwich filling, plenty for 8 Sloppy Joe sandwiches.