sloppy joes - the very best you'll ever have

Ingredients For sloppy joes - the very best you'll ever have

• 1 lb

  lean ground beef
• 1/2 lg

  onion, chopped
• 1 stalk

  celery, chopped
• 1/2 md

  green pepper, diced
• SAUCE:
• 1 c

  ketchup
• 1/4 c

  water
• 2-4 Tbsp

  brown sugar, depending on your preference
• 2 tsp

  worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp

  yellow mustard
• 1/2 tsp

  garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp

  onion powder
• 1/2 tsp

  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