2 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped green pepper or red bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 cups ketchup (Hunts)
6 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 1/2 tbsp. white or brown sugar*
4 tbsp. yellow mustard
3 tsp. celery seed
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

In a large saucepan, sauté ground beef or turkey until brown. Add onion, green or red pepper, and celery and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.

Add the remaining ingredients and cover; simmer on low for 30 minutes.

Serve on hamburger buns or over cooked white rice.

Serves 8 to 10.

Note: If using brown sugar, add during the last 10 minutes of cooking time; otherwise it may burn.

Submitted by: Diane