Kickin Homemade Manwich Sauce Better Than The Can - Food55

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 is ideal for flavor)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced (approx. ½ cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• ½ cup ketchup (approx. 120 ml)
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar (50g)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder (1.25 ml)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Hamburger buns, for serving