Homemade Sloppy Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. celery chopped
1 (16 oz.) can sliced stewed tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (8 oz.) can water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. dry parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Brown ground beef in skillet with onion and celery.
Combine all other ingredients in large pan.
Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
Add water if needed.
Add meat mixture.
Simmer 1 hour.
Serve on buns.
Garnish with dill pickles.