Sloppy Joes

I had been searching for a sloppy joe recipe we all would like and happened on this one. love this recipe as I can prepare it and forget about it! It makes getting dinner on the table a breeze. All my family loves it - AND it freezes well. The recipe actually makes enough for a couple meals - so why not go ahead and freeze some for a future meal? I found the recipe online from Better Homes and Gardens. I downsized it to fill our family's needs.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 -2  garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chili powder
• 8 -10  hamburger buns, toasted if desired

Directions

1. In large skillet cook ground beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.
2. Add remaining ingredients except hamburger buns. Mix well.
3. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockpot, add sloppy joe mix.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours OR on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Spoon into buns.