Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon (chopped)
  • 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped finely)
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef ((85/15 fat content))
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 brioche rolls
  • Bacon slices (optional)
  • brown sugar (optional)

Instruction

  • In a large skillet cook the bacon on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes or until crispy but still bendable.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the oil to cook the onion, garlic and red bell pepper.
  • Once softened add in the beef, lower the heat to medium and cook well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks about the size of a raspberry or small grape (don't crush the heck out of it, the larger crumbles will help give the sandwich stability).
  • Cook until well browned (5-6 minutes), then add in the paprika, tomato paste, tomato sauce and brown sugar.
  • Stir well, continue cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy" (about 5-6 minutes).
  • The consistency you are looking for is reduced enough that spoonfuls can be placed on top of each other with the bottom spoonful not spreading more than a half inch or so.
  • Add the bacon back in.
  • Toast the buns then spoon over the mixture and top with additional bacon and sprinkle of brown sugar (if desired).