Healthier Sloppy Joes II

1 pound lean ground beef

¼ cup chopped onion

¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

2 carrots, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

¾ cup ketchup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.

Stir in mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.