Hearty Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 med. onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/4 C. ketchup
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately.


