Sloppy Joes I Recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts water

3 tablespoons margarine, divided

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, sliced

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning

1 (8 ounce) can tomato juice concentrate

1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste

1 (15 ounce) can tomato paste with juice

1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 small tomato, sliced

1/2 pound bacon bits

1/2 pound prepared, cooked chicken sausage

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 (2 ounce) can tomato juice concentrate

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 cups water, divided

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 (12 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1 pound semisweet chocolate chips

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 cup chopped pecans