Cheese-Topped Sloppy Joes

I got this recipe for quick-to-fix sandwiches from my Aunt Nellie. A busy farm wife, she used to serve them to their hungry harvest crew. Microwaved leftovers taste delicious the next day.

—MARY DEMPSEY OVERLAND PARK, KS



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 pound ground beef

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped onion

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

3/4 cup ketchup

6 hamburger buns, split

6 slices Swiss cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour, brown sugar, mustard and ketchup.

2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns with cheese.