Sloppy Joes Texas Style

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• Olive or canola oil, as needed
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 minced garlic clove or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 chopped red or green bell pepper
• ½ chopped large yellow onion (or 1 small)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 12 slices American cheese
• 6 slices Texas Toast (see note)