Ingredients

  • 1- 1/2 cup Regular Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 8 ounces, weight No Salt Added Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons White Distilled Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Red Pepper Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 cups White Onion, Diced
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 4 Buns Or Rolls

Method

  • In a small saucepan, bring cola and brown sugar to a boil over medium-high heat and boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and liquid reduces to about 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, add cooled soda, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk until blended.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add peppers and onions and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in beef and cook thoroughly.
  • Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in sauce and continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve on rolls.
  • Notes: Try serving the sauce over pasta like elbow noodles or orrechiette.
  • These are also great served on garlic toast instead of rolls.