Description

Don't be afraid of the vegetables in these Sloppy Joes because they add wonderful flavor and texture to the dish. It's an easy dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (or any color)
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 6 oz. tomato paste
• 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. ground mustard
• 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
• 8 hamburger buns, toasted
• favorite cheese slices, optional

Steps

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, bell pepper and celery, stirring occasionally, until meat is cooked through. Discard excess grease; return skillet to heat.
2. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, brown sugar, salt, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes; stir.
3. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 - 30 minutes, depending on desired crispness of the vegetables.