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lucky

Serves/Makes:10

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg). ground beef
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) shortening
• 2 cups (475 ml) onion, chopped
• 1 cup (225 ml) celery, diced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (225 ml) catsup
• 3 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) paprika
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) water
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) vinegar
• 3 tsp (15 ml) brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) dry mustard
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili sauce, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp (1 ml) liquid smoke (optional)

Preparation

• Heat shortening in skillet and brown meat, discard fat.
• Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours; or high 3 to 4 hours.
• Serve over warmed burger buns or noodles.

Comments

Recipe doubles easily or line up the crockpots if yours isn't large enough for multiple quantities.