Texas BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Prolong the life of leftover bell peppers since they usually spoil within 1 or 2 days once cut. Seed and chop the entire pepper, then freeze unused portions in resealable plastic bags for up to 6 months.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp butter or margarine

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 1/2 cup cooked beef, shredded

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce

6 hamburger buns

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add butter. Add onion and bell pepper. Saut� until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef. Saut� for 2 minutes.

2. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and hot pepper sauce to skillet; mix well. Heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbly.

3. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Preheat broiler. Place buns cut sides up on baking sheets. Broil until toasted.

4. Divide beef mixture among buns; replace tops. Serve sandwiches immediately.