In a large skillet on medium heat, add oil; add ground beef and cook until its no longer pink; drain and add back to skillet; add onions and bell peppers; cook till tender (about 10 minutes)
2 lbs. ground beef, ½ cup choppped onion, ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons oil
Add remaining ingredients: tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika and brown sugar; combine well
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 16 ounces tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, 2 teaspoons paprika (optional), ½ cup brown sugar
Turn heat to medium-low allow to cook for 15 minutes, until sauce thickens
Taste for salt and pepper and adjust seasonings accordingly
salt and pepper to taste
Once buns are browned, place beef mixture on buns and top with cheese (optional)
8 burger buns, 4 oz. cheese
Bread Instructions
Turn on oven to 500ºF, or broil setting
8 burger buns, tablespoon butter
Lightly butter buns and place on baking sheet cut side-up; place under broiler for 3-5 minutes
Once buns are lightly toasted, remove from oven and set aside
Notes
Drain ground beef in colander after cooking; don't rinse