Quick Sloppy Joes

Janet Connell

1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
2/3 c. water
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
4 hamburger buns, toasted
sour cream
avacado

Mix salt and ground beef.  Place pan over medium-high heat.  Crumble in beef.  Add onion and fry until meat is brown and onion is limp.  Spoon off and discard any fat.  Stir in pepper, tomato paste, water, and pickle relish.  Stir for until heated through.  Spoon meat mixture over toasted buns.  Top with a dallop of sour cream and an avocado slice.  Makes 4 servings.