Barbecued Spoonburgers

Mrs. Paul Gray

Beatrice, NE

Makes 8-10 servings

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 3-8 hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 4-qt

1½ lbs. ground beef

2 Tbsp. oil

½ cup chopped onions

½ cup diced celery

half a green pepper, chopped

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ cup ketchup

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. salt

¾ cup water

1/8 tsp. pepper

½ tsp. paprika

6-oz. can tomato paste

2 Tbsp. vinegar

2 tsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. dry mustard

  1. Brown beef in oil in saucepan. Drain.
  2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
  3. Cover. Cook on Low 6-8 hours, or on High 3-4 hours.

Serve on buns or over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.