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Sloppy Joes (Stove Top or Crockpot)

Created by KittenCal on May 23, 2012

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
2 large celery ribs, diced
1 green bell peppers (seeded and chopped, can use 2 small peppers)
2 teaspoons dried red chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste add in for some heat)
1/2 cup beef broth (or 1/2 cup water)
1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup (or use BBQ sauce)
1/4 cup brown sugar (or to taste)

Step 1: For the crock pot/slow cooker method; in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onion, garlic, celery, green pepper and chili flakes until the meat is no longer pink; drain fat. Add the beef broth or water tomato sauce, ketchup or BBQ sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, chili powder, paprika Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, black pepper and flour; mix well and bring to a simmer then transfer to the crock pot/slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours.
Step 2: For the stove top method; Proceed with method as directed (omitting the flour) cooking the complete recipe in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour (the longer you cook this the thicker it will be).
Step 3: Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture onto each bun, top with cheddar cheese if desired.