In a bowl, mix the Sloppy Joe sauce. Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, yellow mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, black pepper and hot sauce (if using), stir well to combine.
In a medium to large size skillet, brown ground beef breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks. Drain fat and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook bell pepper and yellow onion until soft. Add in garlic and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the beef add tomato paste to the skillet, stir well to combine.
Add the Sloppy Joe sauce, stir well to combine.
Simmer over low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your liking.
