A Sneaky Mom'S Sloppy Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, 95% lean
1 onion, medium, diced (1 cup)
1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until glistening hot. Add beef, onion, squash and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring and flipping until meat is fully cooked and browned, and vegetables are tender.
Reduce heat to low-medium. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, liquid smoke, vinegar (optional), salt and pepper. Simmer for another five minutes.
Serve warm on a bun or without.