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| onions: 1 (sliced) |
| celery: 1 stalk (chopped) |
| ground beef, lean: 2 lbs |
| salt: 1 1/2 tsp (divided) |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| tomato juice: 2 cups |
| garlic: 4 cloves (minced) |
| ketchup: 1 Tbl |
| bay leaf: 1 |
| Italian seasoning: 1 tsp |
| hamburger buns: 6 buns (split) |
Credit: AllRecipes
"'These hearty sandwiches are great for potluck dinners,' reports Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan. 'Served on hamburger bus, the beefy patties get extra flavor when topped with the seasoned tomato sauce."