Mike'S Fave Manwich Copycat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon oregano white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

Preparation

Mix brown sugar through thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat, add onion, bell pepper, and carrots and saute 2-3 minutes.
Add ground beef and brown until cooked through breaking up with a spatula.
Remove from heat, drain any excess fat.
Return pan to medium heat add tomato paste and stir until evenly distributed & slightly brown.
Add in sugar/spice mixture and stir thoroughly, add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
Heat until simmering, reduce heat to medium low, simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally.