Instructions: Brown meat in shortening until crumbly: Combine remaining ingredients and stir into browned meat; cover and sim- mer slowly 30 minutes, stirring occasion- ally Watch carefully to prevent burning. Serve on toasted buns.

Ardes Rust, Ayres Tea Room manager. says the sandwich no longer is a daily item. It now is on a rotating menu for the Tea Room and Tray Shop and Conial Room. "The sandwich, a version of `sloppy joes, usually is served with french fried mushrooms," says Mrs. Rust. Here is the recipe sent in by readers.

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