Bacon Sloppy Joes

Published: April 15, 2009

YIELD: 4 servings

Rachael Rays Bacon Sloppy Joes,adapted slightly, quick and easy, perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

4-6	strips bacon, cut into ½ inch
	pieces
1	medium onion, chopped finely
3	celery ribs, finely chopped
2	red bell peppers, finely chopped
4	garlic cloves, finely chopped
1½	pounds lean ground beef
¾	cup ketchup
¼	cup worcestershire
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
4	hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until the veggies are softened about 7 minutes. Push to one side of the skillet. Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef and cook for about 7 minutes, breaking up clumps, until cooked through.

Add ketchup worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes more till thickened. Serve on your toasted buns.