Mike's Fave Manwich Copycat

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon italian herb seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup wine or 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon oregano balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

Recipe

• 1 mix brown sugar through thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
• 2 heat a drizzle of olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat, add onion, bell pepper, and carrots and sauté 2-3 minutes.
• 3 add ground beef and brown until cooked through breaking up with a spatula.
• 4 remove from heat, drain any excess fat.
• 5 return pan to medium heat add tomato paste and stir until evenly distributed & slightly brown.
• 6 add in sugar/spice mixture and stir thoroughly, add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
• 7 heat until simmering, reduce heat to medium low, simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally.