Sloppy Joes

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Add the ground beef to the skillet.
5. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Stir the tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture in the skillet.
7. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
8. Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired.
9. Spoon onto the buns, and serve immediately.
10. Sloppy Joe mixture keeps in the freezer for up to 3 months.
11. Freeze individual portions, then defrost as needed.

canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, celery stalk, garlic, salt, ground beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, buns

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sloppy-joes-383288 (may not work)