Dale's Sloppy Joes - Dales Seasoning

2 tbsp olive oil

2 carrots, peeled and grated

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 cup diced green bell pepper

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2.50 lbs ground sirloin (90/10 ground beef)

1.50 cups ketchup

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 cup beef broth

½ cup Dale's Steak Sauce

½ tsp ground black pepper

8 toasted hamburger buns

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the carrot, onion and green bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook 1 additional minute.

Add the ground beef and cook 8-10 minutes until no longer pink, stirring frequently while breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, beef stock, and Dale's Steak Sauce.

Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes until the flavors meld together and the mixture slightly thickens.

Serve on toasted hamburger buns

Dale’s Sloppy Joes