Family Gathering Sloppy Joes

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: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 12 sandwiches

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.