Sloppy Joes (Classic, Homemade, 25 Min) - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 4-6 soft burger buns.
• A pound of ground beef—choose lean.
• 1 small onion, diced.
• 1 green bell pepper, diced.
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
• 1 tablespoon of cooking olive oil.
• A teaspoon of fine kosher salt.
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
• 1 teaspoon chili seasoning.
• 15 ounces of canned tomato sauce.
• A third cup of ketchup.
• 1/4 cup plain water.
• 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard.
• A tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
• 1 teaspoon of light brown sugar.
• Optional: sliced pickles for garnish.