Zesty Sloppy Joes

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons celery salt or 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 2 teaspoons onion salt or 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 14-12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 bay leaves

1. In a dutch oven or large skillet, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is done, drain if necessary.
2. Stir in Tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasonings.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
5. Uncover, cook for 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened.
6. Discard bay leaves
7. Serves about 1/2 cup of meat on 16 hamburger buns.

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zesty-sloppy-joes-418934 (may not work)