Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2- 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Water Or Broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (heaping) Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 8 whole Buns/rolls, For Serving

Method

  • Add butter to a large skillet or saute pan set over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add in the ground beef and salt, breaking the meat up as much as possible (I use a potato masherworks great!)
  • and cooking until it is no longer pink.
  • Add in onions, peppers, and garlic.
  • Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in BBQ sauce, water/broth, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes (if using) and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Re-season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Continue to break mixture apart with the masher, if necessary.
  • Taste again and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Add more water/broth or BBQ sauce if things start to dry outyou want plenty of sauce.
  • To serve, spread buns/rolls with butter and toast on a griddle or skillet before piling on the meat mixture.
  • Top with cheese if you want to take things over the top.