Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (can also use ground turkey)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (finely diced (about 1/3 cup))
  • 1/2 small yellow onion (finely diced (about 3/4 cup))
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed, can reduce brown sugar if desired)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • pinch red pepper flakes (add more depending on your heat tolerance)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • buns (for serving)

Instruction

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat add the olive oil, ground beef, bell pepper, and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat into small chunks as you go, until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. 
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix to incorporate. 
  • Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and serve on toasted buns.