A delightful twist on the classic sloppy joes, featuring a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with toasted buns.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned.
Break the beef into small crumbles as it cooks for even browning.
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pan and sauté until softened.
Stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato paste, water, vinegar, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the pan and stir to combine.
Ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly.
Simmer the mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 15 minutes.
Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
Serve the sloppy joe mixture on toasted buns of your choice.
For added flavor, butter the buns before toasting.