Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::55 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water, divided
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbled, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in green pepper and garlic; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
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Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Add remaining 1 cup water and bring mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
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Season with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Serve and enjoy!
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