Ingredients
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 Beef broth (or water)
1 Tbsp brown sugar (or less, if you prefer)
1 tsp yellow mustard
3/4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash of hot sauce
Instructions
Heat butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks. Drain and set aside
Add onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook until soft about 4minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. About 30 seconds. Add beef back to the skillet
Add tomato paste and mix well
Add the rest of the ingredients: ketchup, broth OR water, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and black pepper.
Stir well to combine.
Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking. If it is to think add another splash of broth.
Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.
