Family Gathering Sloppy Joes

Submitted by livie

"Everyone always requests this for Birthday parties and special occasions. Very flavorful, and SO much better than the canned or packaged recipes. A favorite family recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 12 sandwiches
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 lbs hamburger
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup catsup (I use Hunts)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 plain hamburger buns

directions

1. Brown hamburger; drain fat. Saute onion and celery till tender. Add rest of ingredients and stir till combined well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low heat covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve on hamburger buns.