"Best Ever Sloppy Joes"

This is a big hit from my grandma's cookbook. This was the recipe she always made for Halloween (though I think I spent most of my time eating my candy instead). All the family would get together for Halloween, the kids would go around the neighborhood and when we'd come back the adults would have these sloppy joe's and the kids would trade candy with each other.

The thing I love about this recipe is that it is all from scratch. They taste SOOO good, and they don't use any pre-mixed spice packages (which is always a plus for me- I'm a purist when it comes to making food). This recipe's made for big gatherings! I usually half it and it still makes plenty.

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs. hamburger
• 2 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1 c. chopped green pepper (I use jalapenos)
• 1/4 c. diced celery
• 4 cans tomato soup
• 5 Tbsp. vinegar
• 5 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 5 1/2 tsp. worchestershire sauce
• 5 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. ketchup

Brown together: hamburger, onions, green pepper, and celery. Drain fat and add the tomato soup, vinegar, brown sugar, worchestershire sauce, salt, and ketchup. Cook until vegetables are tender and mixture is of desired consistency.

Put on some hamburger buns, and add a mixed green salad as a side dish. Then enjoy making a big, sloppy mess with your family and friends!