Honey Joes

(This picture was lifted from the internet... I have no idea who it is!)

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

2 T vegetable oil

1/3 c chopped onion

1/3 c chopped celery

1/3 c shredded carrot

1/3 c finely chopped green bell pepper

6 oz can tomato paste

8 oz can tomato sauce

1/4 c honey

1 t Dijon or spicy brown mustard

2/3 c water

1 1/2 T vinegar

1 T Worcestershire sauce

2 1/4 t chili powder

1/2 t salt

1/4 t black pepper

Hamburger buns

Brown ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink; drain. Wipe out skillet, then heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, celery, carrot and chopped green pepper; saute for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables soften. Return beef to pan, and cook mixture for 5 more minutes.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato paste and remaining ingredients. Add to ground beef and vegetables; mix well and simmer, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes.

Serve on toasted hamburger buns.

Dinner Divas:

Remove from freezer and thaw 24-48 hours in refrigerator.

Saute vegetables in skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add beef & tomato sauce mixture. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns with chips.