1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced (optional)
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. flour
1 cup water or low sodium beef broth
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup ketchup

In a skillet, over medium high heat, sauté ground beef, onion, pepper and garlic (and celery, if using) in a tsp. of olive oil (if beef is very lean). Cook, stirring occasionally (allow the beef to sit in one place on the skillet for several minutes at a time to let it brown) until meat loses its red color. Drain off any grease that accumulates to prevent steaming instead of browning.

Stir in water (or low sodium beef broth), Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup and flour. Cook uncovered for about 20 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on toasted buns.

Submitted by: CM