Spicy Sloppy Joes

1 C chopped onion

1 C. finely diced celery (2 lg. stalks)

1 C finely diced green bell pepper

1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil

1 lg. clove garlic, minced

1 lb. ground beef OR turkey

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. EACH:  ground cumin, leaf oregano, leaf thyme, leaf basil

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce

3/4 c. Water

8 hamburger buns, lightly toasted, if you wish

Saute onion, celery and green pepper in oil in medium-size heavy skillet until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute.  Crumble in ground meat; saute until half-cooked, about 2 minutes.  Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper.  Cook just until meat is cooked through, 3 minutes.  Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce and 3/4 c. water.  Bring to boiling over medium heat.  Lower heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.  Spoon onto buns.  Makes 8 servings.