Wholesome Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. uncooked lentils
1 c. water
1/4 c. ketchup
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
chili powder, hot sauce or salsa to taste (optional)
6 whole wheat sandwich buns

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef with onion and garlic; drain well.
Stir in remaining ingredients (including chili powder, hot sauce, etc., if desired) except sandwich buns. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if mixture becomes too dry.
Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto each bun, toasted, if desired.
Yields 6 servings.