Sloppy Joes

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 C ketchup
1 medium green sweet pepper, copped
2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
1/3 C water
3 T brown sugar
3 T mustard
3 T vinegar
3 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T chili powder
16-20 hamburger buns

In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.

In a 3 1/2- to 4 quart slow cooker combine ketchup, sweet pepper, celery, water, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder. Stir in meat mixture.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.