SUPER SLOPPY JOES

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 2/3 cups canned crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp steak sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp ground mustard

1/4 tsp paprika

8 to 10 hamburger buns

In a Dutch oven or large skillet, over medium heat, cook the meat, onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned, and the vegetables are crisp tender. Drain mixture well and wipe out pan with a paper towel.

Return meat mixture to the pan and add the remaining ingredients, except buns, mixing in well. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

To make sandwiches, spoon 1/2 cup of the mixture onto the bottom of each bun and place top over the mixture.

Yield: 8 to 10 sandwiches

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