Sloppy joes

3 pounds ground chuck

1/4 cup oil

2 medium onions, chopped

1 medium green pepper, chopped

2 cups chopped celery

½ cup sweet pickle relish

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce

1/4 cup cider vinegar

Brown ground chuck in oil; add chopped onions, green pepper and celery, sauteing each addition. Add pickle relish, brown sugar, salt (optional), Worcestershire, chili sauce and vinegar. Simmer 30 minutes. Serve on toasted buns.

Barbara A. Meurer

Nutrition facts per serving: 433 calories, 24 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 88 mg cholesterol, 25 g carbohydrates, 27 g protein, 1134 mg sodium, 1 g fiber