INGREDIENTS
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Adapted from Rachael Ray's version
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground beef sirloin
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 large bell pepper, any color, diced
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/2 tablespoon steak seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal Seasoning (I only had the chicken grill seasoning, so that’s what I used)
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
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1 cup tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (about 3 cloves, if you’re using fresh)
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2/3 cup vegetable or beef stock, divided
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4 crusty rolls, split, toasted, and lightly buttered