Sloppy Joes

By Lovestobake

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. canola oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup-style chili sauce
• 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 6 sesame-seed sandwich buns, split

Preparation

Step 1

In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the beef, increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, the tomato sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes to blend the flavors.