So -Easy Sloppy Joes

This sounds like a quick, easy recipe. i plan to try it soon. this recipe can be cut in half, if desired.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 SANDWICHES

Ingredients

• 3  lbs lean ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 -3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 16  sandwich buns, split

Directions

1. In large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, celery and bell pepper until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
2. drain.
3. in a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, combine ground beef mixture and all remaining ingredients, except buns.
4. mix well.
5. cover.
6. cook on low setting 3 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. spoon beef mixture into buns.