Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Onion (diced fine)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef (we use 80% lean)
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons Dark or Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Buns for serving

Instruction

  • Heat a dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter.
  • Once melted, quickly add the onion and stir occasionally until translucent.
  • Add the peppers and garlic and stir occasionally for 1 minute then add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon, stirring it all together.
  • Allow to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the brown sugar, mustard, worcestershire, liquid smoke, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Stir for 30 seconds and then add the ketchup and vinegar.
  • Allow to cook for 5 minutes, season to taste and serve or cook up to 1 hour on low and then serve. The longer it cooks the better the flavor.
  • Scoop onto buns that have been brushed with butter.