Best Darn Sloppy Joes Ever Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce/170g) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) ketchup
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, but highly recommended!)
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted (Sesame seed buns are a classic choice!)