The Best Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS:

3 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 Cup Onion, diced fine
1 Red Bell Pepper, diced fine
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

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter.
3 Tablespoons Butter
Once melted, quickly add the onion and stir occasionally until translucent.
1/2 Cup Onion
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.
1 Red Bell Pepper,1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic,1 Pound Ground Beef
Allow to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the brown sugar, mustard, worcestershire, liquid smoke, chili powder, and paprika.
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
Stir for 30 seconds and then add the ketchup and vinegar.
1 Cup Ketchup,1/4 Cup Apple Cider 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.
Salt and Pepper
Scoop onto buns that have been brushed with butter.