Sloppy Joes

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1 chopped onion

1 chopped bell pepper

1 cup diced celery

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 can condensed tomato soup

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. vinegar

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. pepper

Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Drain. Add remaining ingredients, stir thoroughly, cover and simmer 1 hour. OR (my preferred method) After cooking the meat, dump everything in a crockpot and leave it on low all day. Sometimes it turns out a little watery--I just stir in a little flour to thicken it up before serving on hamburger buns and topping with shredded cheddar or a slice of american cheese. I know it's a lot of ingredients, but don't worry--it's super easy and pretty popular at potlucks!

~GG~