Rodeo Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, cooked and drained
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 6 slices American cheese
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 12 frozen breaded onion rings, cooked according to the package directions