1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 pounds lean ground beef or a beef/veal mix
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup barbecue sauce (we used Jack Daniels)
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
8 hamburger buns, split
For the salad:
1 package cherry tomatoes, 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped