4 lbs. ground chuck
1 c. onion, chopped
1 (14 oz.) bottle ketchup
1 c. water
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Cook meat and onion until brown; drain. Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool. Divide among five one-pint freezer containers.

For Sloppy Joes: Thaw, heat with 8 ounce can tomato sauce and 3 tablespoons brown sugar (per pint).

For Mini Pizzas: Heat with Italian seasonings. Spread on toasted, split hamburger buns (or English muffins). Top with grated Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese and heat in oven until cheese is melted.