Elk Meat Sloppy Joes

1 pound ground elk
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon mustard
3/4 to 1 cup ketchup
3 to 4 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

In a medium frying pan on medium heat, brown the ground elk, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids or let them cook off by making an open "pool" in the center.

Add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Simmer on low heat for half an hour, or so.

As always, taste toward the end and adjust to your satisfaction.

I use canned green chiles along with green bell pepper. I also add some chili powder.

Serve on buns or bread.