Sloppy Joe’s

Recipe from Mimi

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef brisket 

• 1 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 Tbs chili powder 

• 1 tsp crushed bay leaves

• 2 Tbs Liquid Smoke

Sauce

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1 Tbs oil

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 3/4 cup ketchup

• 1/2 tsp dry mustard

• 3/4 cup celery, finely chopped

• 2 Tbs lemon juice

• 1 Tbs brown sugar

• Hamburger buns

Directions

Sauté onion in oil. Add beef and brown lightly. Drain off excess fat. Add rest of ingredients; simmer covered for 30 minutes. Scoop on to hamburger buns. 

Makes about 4 cups, triple the recipe to make for a party or to freeze.