Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef
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½ onion, diced
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1 green pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups water, divided
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¾ cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 dash Worcestershire sauce
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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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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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 251 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 251 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 1002mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 22g | 43% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium 25mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 442mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
