Ingredients

2tbspolive oil

1½lbsground pork

1tbspfennel seeds

½tspkosher salt

¼tspcoarse ground black pepper

2garlic cloves,minced

1yellow onion,diced

1red bell pepper,diced

1green bell pepper,diced

2cupstomato puree

2tbspbrown sugar

2tbspapple cider vinegar

1cupchicken stock

6brioche buns

6provolone cheese slices

¼tspred chili flakes,crushed, optional

Preparation

In a large heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high heat, add olive oil, ground pork fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper, breaking it up with a potato masher as it cooks for about 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the garlic, onion, and bell peppers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium before adding in the tomato puree, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and chicken stock, cooking until saucy and reduced for about 5 to 6 minutes.

Serve on brioche buns with slice of provolone cheese.