sloppy joes - the very best you'll ever have

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 medium green pepper, diced
• SAUCE:
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar, depending on your preference
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• - freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• TOPPINGS & BREAD:
• - finely shredded lettuce
• - thin, red onion cut into rings
• - dill pickle slices
• - thinly sliced tomatoes
• - provolone or white american cheese
• 1 - loaf italian or french bread