Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp /15g butter
  • 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
  • 1 onion (, finely chopped)
  • 1 green capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
  • 500 g/1lb ground beef ((mince) (Note 1))
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (OR 1 tsp dry mustard)
  • 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 400 g/14oz crushed tomato (, canned)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (, crumbled (Note 2))
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 5 to 6 soft rolls ((Note 3))
  • Cheese slices ((optional))
  • Other fixing options - see Note 4

Instruction

  • Melt butter in a large pot over high heat.
  • Ad garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until onion is almost translucent.
  • Add capsicum and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from red to brown.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Mix well, then turn heat down to medium low (or low for strong stoves).
  • Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice to make sure it doesn't catch on the base. (If in rush, cook 15 minutes without lid)
  • Remove lid and give it a good stir for a minute. Mixture should be thick, not runny and saucy (see video). Adjust salt to taste.
  • Toast rolls. Butter if desired (I don't).
  • Pile on lots of filling, immediately top with cheese (heat should semi melt, otherwise pop under broiler/grill). Top with lid and serve immediately!