"Kick The Canned Sauce To The Curb" Sloppy Joes

As the title suggests...once you try this from scratch sloppy joe recipe, you will never use canned sauce again!
My kiddos gave dinner two thumbs up and had no clue what they were scarfing on was actually healthier and better for them...love it when that happens! The orginal recipe is from Rachel Ray, I played around and gave it my own tweaks.

1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded & roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground sirloin
2 tsp chili powder
2 cups tomato puree*
2 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
1 tbsp worcheshire sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
burger buns

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion & pepper. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground sirloin to skillet and break meat up with a spoon. Cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili and garlic powder.
Add tomato puree, brown sugar, vinegar,worcheshire and salt. Stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes. Spoon mixture onto burger buns and serve...Enjoy!

*You will find tomato puree right next to the tomato sauce, paste and canned tomatoes. It will be in a glass jar...not a can.