Wholesome Joes
["3/4 lb. ground beef", "1/2 c. onion, chopped", "1 garlic clove, minced", "1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce", "1/2 c. uncooked lentils", "1 c. water", "1/4 c. ketchup", "1 tsp. vinegar", "1/2 tsp. celery salt", "1/2 tsp. dry mustard", "chili powder, hot sauce or salsa to taste (optional)", "6 whole wheat sandwich buns"]
["In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef with onion and garlic; drain well.", "Stir in remaining ingredients (including chili powder, hot sauce, etc., if desired) except sandwich buns. Bring to boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if mixture becomes too dry.", "Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto each bun, toasted, if desired.", "Yields 6 servings."]
["ground beef", "onion", "garlic", "tomato sauce", "lentils", "water", "ketchup", "vinegar", "celery salt", "dry mustard", "chili powder", "whole wheat sandwich buns"]