Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 tbsp Botticelli Cooking EVOO

• ½ yellow onion, finely diced

• ½ bell pepper, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup Botticelli Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 4 brioche or potato buns

• 4 slices cheddar

PREPARATION:

1. Heat Botticelli Cooking EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

3. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.

4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Stir in  Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.

6. Add Botticelli Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce and stir until combined.

7. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

8. Toast the buns.

9. Spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom buns and top with cheese.

10. Add pickles and top with the remaining bun.