Grandmas Kitchen Sink old fashioned sloppy joes recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g), 80/20 blend recommended for flavor
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1.25 ml) (optional, for a little kick!)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1/2 cup ketchup (120 ml)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (15 ml)
• 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted