Zesty Sloppy Joes

 

16 servings

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 cans (14½ ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons celery salt or celery seed
• 2 teaspoons onion salt or onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 16 hamburger buns, split

1. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink ; drain.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings ; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes ; uncover and cook 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened and discard bay leaves.
4. Serve ½ cup of meat mixture on each buns.

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