FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES

This is pretty basic, but has a good flavor and seems to be liked by everyone.  It can easily be doubled or tripled or more.

1 lb ground beef

2-3 stalks celery, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, brown ground beef, celery and onion - drain fat.

Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If too much liquid remains, leave the cover off and simmer to let moisture evaporate.

It's pretty versatile.  If you don't have dry mustard, use regular mustard.  You could also add garlic or other seasonings.

Lynn