Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups catsup
  • 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 16 -20 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Method

  • In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until onion is tender and meat is browned.
  • Drain off fat.
  • In a crockpot combine catsup, sweet pepper, celery, water, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder.
  • Stir in beef, onion, and garlic.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve on toasted buns.