• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (or an additional 1/2 cup red bell pepper)
• 1/4 cup diced poblano pepper (optional)
• 1 medium carrot finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp molasses
• 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt, and then to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

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