Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe | Classic Comfort Food Made Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small sweet onion , diced
• 1/2 small green bell pepper , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Toasted buns , for serving