Bacon Sloppy Joe

By bskippa

Ingredients

• 4 strips of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.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 vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes; push to the side of the skillet. Increase the heat to high, add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break up any clumps, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on the toasted buns.