Sloppy Joe Sandwich

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns, split
American cheese slices(optional)
green bell pepper rings (optional)

Brown ground beef with onion in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking beef up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings. Stir in barbecue sauce, salt and pepper; heat through.

Optional: Serve in buns with cheese and bell pepper.

Makes 4 servings.