Sloppy Jose on Texas Toast

This isn't your typical Manwich. This is a tangy, spicy, zippy version. Yes it takes a few minutes longer than opening the can and dumping in the contents. BUT you control the ingredients and the heat/spice level. Feel free to half the ingredients, but if you make the recipe as written you'll have leftovers to enjoy in lunches for the next few days.

2 lbs. ground chuck

1 T. olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 Serrano pepper, diced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced

1 sweet banana pepper, diced

1 T. minced garlic

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1 cup water

1 T. yellow mustard

6 oz. can tomato paste

2 t. Worcestershire sauce

2 T. brown sugar

1 t. chipotle chili powder

1 t. dried oregano

1/2 t. ground coriander

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. ground black pepper

1/4 t. red pepper flakes

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium high heat, add ground chuck and olive oil. Brown the ground chuck and drain well. Add the onion, peppers and garlic and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 - 7 minutes. 

Lower heat and add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until mixture thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings. You may want a little extra heat. If so add more red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce.

Serve on hamburger buns or on toasted Texas toast.