Here’s the ingredient list of my favorite mix:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

• 3/4 cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 tablespoons malt vinegar

• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 10 dashes liquid smoke

• 1/2 cup chopped dill pickle