Sloppy Joes

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 large can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• dash Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper
• 10 to 12 hamburger buns, split and toasted

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and celery until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain off excess fat.

Stir in tomato sauce, water, oats, seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.

Simmer, uncovered, until mixture reduces to desired consistency, about 25 to 35 minutes. Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of ground beef mixture into each bun.
Makes about 10 to 12 sandwiches.