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Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Better than Bouillon beef base
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 5 ounces shredded provolone cheese (smoked provolone recommended)
- 8 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and peppers; sauté until tender-crisp, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and ground sirloin with seasonings; brown the meat thoroughly.
- Mix in beef bouillon base and tomato paste; return the vegetables to the skillet.
- Pour in water and simmer for 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Fold in shredded provolone cheese until melted and serve on sandwich buns.
Notes
Using lean ground sirloin offers flavor without excessive fat.
For a cheesier option, consider mixing mozzarella or cheddar.
This recipe can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70