Ingredients:

  • 1 lb 93/7 Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 small Yellow Onion, finely minced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, grated
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce, no salt added
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 6 slices Thinly Sliced Sharp Cheddar
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Place the 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat until a dark crust forms.
  2. Add the minced onion and green pepper to the pan. Note: The moisture from the veggies will help deglaze the beef bits.
  3. Stir in the grated garlic and cook for 60 seconds until the scent fills the kitchen.
  4. Clear a small circle in the middle, add the 2 tbsp tomato paste, and fry for 2 minutes until it turns dark red.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce is velvety and thick.
  7. Use a serrated knife to slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls attached.
  8. Place the bottom half of the rolls into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Layer the cheddar slices across the bottom half of the rolls to create a moisture barrier.
  10. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the cheese, then place the top half of the rolls on top.
  11. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  12. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese has melted.