Sloppy Joe

Brown the beef in a wide skillet, breaking it into small crumbles as the fat renders.

Add onion and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables soften and the beef edges begin to caramelize.

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

Simmer until the sauce turns thick and glossy enough to mound on a spoon.

Toast the buns, spoon the hot filling over the bottoms, add pickles if desired, and cap loosely before serving.