Sloppy Joes

2 lb. hamburger
1/2 envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. ketchup
1/4 c. mustard
1/4 c. sugar
3 8-oz. cans tomato sauce
1 dozen hamburger buns

1. Cook hamburger with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Drain fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
4. Cook on high (in crock pot) 2-3 hours or low 4-5 hours. Serve on hamburger buns.

*I was a little hesitant to try this--sloppy joes from a can are perfectly acceptable to me. But this is so delicious! Totally worth the effort (which is still minimal)