Sloppy Joe Sliders

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

lean ground beef

1/2 cup

diced white onion

1/2 cup

seeded and diced green bell pepper

1 8 ounce can

tomato sauce

1/2 cup

ketchup

2 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

prepared yellow mustard

2 tsp

brown sugar

1 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper (or to taste (optional))

fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

slider buns (I used King's Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls)

1 1/2 cups

shredded cheese (I used sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)

2 tbsp

butter (melted)

1 tbsp

sesame seeds (or as needed)