Mom's Sloppy joes(best home style)

Preparation Time: 1 hour +
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground Beef

1 clove Garlic, minced

1/2 med. Oniion diced

2 ribs Celery diced

1/3 Cup Green Pepper diced

1/2 Cup Chili sauce

1/3 cup Ketchup

1 cup water

3/4 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Pepper

5 tsp Worchestershire sauce

2 tbl Vinegar

2 tsp. Brown Sugar

1--1/4 tsp. grd. dry mustard

1/2 tsp. Hot Paprika

3/4 tsp. chili powder

1 tbl. dried Parsley flakes

Directions: In a large pot or dutch oven, brown off the Beef. Drain the fat. Sautee the Onions and Garlic in another skillet.Add the sauteed mixture to the beef. Add the diced Celery and Green Pepper to the beef mixture. Add all the remaining ingredients and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

Submitted By: Don Picha of Glen Ellyn, ILL 60137
Email/Web Site: DonP138@aol.com
Date Submitted: 11/19/2007 12:08:21 AM