Spicy Joes

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup spicy V8 juice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, chopped
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
8 hamburger buns
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown and onion is translucent. Drain well.
Next, in a 4-quart crock pot, combine V8 juice, tomato juice, water, brown sugar, jalapeño peppers, chili powder, hot sauce, bay leaves and oregano. Stir into the meat mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 hours or high setting for 4 hours.
Remove bay leaves, spoon mixture over buns, sprinkle with
cheese and serve while hot.