* 2 lbs. 93% lean ground beef * 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 medium onion, chopped * 4 cloves garlic, chopped * 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped * 2 cups ketchup * 6 oz tomato paste * 2 tablespoons brown sugar * 1 tablespoon mustard * Shredded cheddar cheese for topping * Buns for serving
# Instructions
1. In a large pan, brown meat with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp pepper over medium heat. Drain if needed. Set aside. 2. In same pan over medium heat, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir until veggies are soft; 2-3 minutes. Drain liquids if needed. Add back the browned meat to pan. 3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, and brown sugar, and mustard. Stir to incorporate well. Cover and bring to simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes. 4. Serve warm over hamburger buns. Garnish options include shredded cheddar cheese and pickles.
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# Ingredients
* 2 lbs. 93% lean ground beef
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
* 2 cups ketchup
* 6 oz tomato paste
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon mustard
* Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
* Buns for serving
# Instructions
1. In a large pan, brown meat with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp pepper over medium heat. Drain if needed. Set aside.
2. In same pan over medium heat, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir until veggies are soft; 2-3 minutes. Drain liquids if needed. Add back the browned meat to pan.
3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, and brown sugar, and mustard. Stir to incorporate well. Cover and bring to simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Serve warm over hamburger buns. Garnish options include shredded cheddar cheese and pickles.