Message #38860

[Maggie]

1 lb ground beef
2 -3 stalks celery , chopped
1 small onion , chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (I substitute Whiskey Willie's Bloody Mary mix here)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar




In a large skillet, brown ground beef, celery and onion.

Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If Joes appear too 'loose', leave cover off and let moisture evaporate.

Cook until it's the consistency you like.

We like open face style, less mess. 


They always taste better to me when we have leftovers, IMHO.  This recipe is easy to double triple etc. The Joes freeze very well.