Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon celery salt or celery seed
• 1 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 bay leaves
• 8 hamburger buns, split

1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
2. Uncover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat mixture on each bun.

ground beef, green pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, sugar, celery salt, onion salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, buns

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/classic-homemade-sloppy-joes/ (may not work)