Honey Joes

(makes 4 sandwiches)

1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup grated carrots
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup honey
3 Tbs water
1 Tbs vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp chili powder
salt to taste
pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns

1. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions, celery and carrots in oil until soft.

2. Stir in beef; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and crumbly. Stir in remaining ingredients, except seasonings and hamburger buns.

3. Simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly between hamburger buns to serve.