Crosby Elementary School Sloppy Joes--Adapted

• 2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 3/4 cups catsup
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 3 tablespoons sweet relish
• 2 -3 tablespoons chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped eggplant (optional)
• 14 large buns, split

1. Brown the beef in a large pot and drain well.
2. Return it to the pot with all the vegetables and saute until the celery is just tender.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except the buns) and cook, stirring, until hot.
4. Divide the beef mixture among the buns and serve immediately.
5. The beef mixture freezes well!

ground chuck, tomato paste, catsup, onion, sweet relish, celery, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, green bell pepper, eggplant, buns

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crosby-elementary-school-sloppy-joes-adapted-345915 (may not work)