Farmhouse-Style Beef Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup onion, diced fine
• 1 bell pepper, diced fine
• 1 ½ tsp garlic, minced
• 1 pound Nurturing Acres Ranch, Grass Finished Beef
• 2 ½ tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¾ tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup ketchup
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Buns

Instructions:

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the butter.
2. Once melted, quickly add the onion and stir occasionally until translucent.
3. Add the peppers and garlic and stir occasionally for 1 minute then add the ground beef and break it up, stirring it all together.
4. Allow to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, chili powder, paprika, ketchup, and vinegar.
6. Allow to cook for 5 minutes, season to taste and serve.

Notes:
The sloppy joe mixture can be prepped in advance and enjoyed the next day. Simply reheat on the stove or stick in a crockpot to keep warm.