Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion diced
1 medium green bell pepper diced
2 ribs celery diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and yellow onion together, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and cooked through.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return skillet to heat.
Add in bell pepper, celery, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, brown sugar, salt, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 30 minutes. Simmering time depends on how crisp you want the vegetables.
Serve meat hot on toasted buns.
Optional : Add sliced pickles and cheese.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of vegetables, but remember they will add more flavor.
Serve with homemade fries and fry sauce.