Neater Sloppy Joes

I have to admit that the adults in our house like this one just as much as the kids. The mixture is nicely tangy and less sloppy than most. We like it with tater tots on the side—very gourmet. (adapted from allrecipes.com)

2 lbs lean ground beef
small onion, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
one green pepper, diced
can of condensed tomato soup (10.75 oz)
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, for serving
shredded cheese for the top, optional

Cook ground beef in a large dutch oven over medium heat until browned. Add onion, celery and green pepper, then cover and cook another 5 minutes. Drain off grease if needed.

Stir in the tomato soup (undiluted), ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, salt and garlic powder. Simmer over low heat for several minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.

Spoon mixture over toasted buns or rolls. Sprinkle cheese on top if you like.

*A good one to make ahead on the weekend or freeze. Just defrost if needed and heat on the stove or in the microwave. This would be good on hot dog buns or even wrapped in tortillas if you're out of bread.