BARBECUED SLOPPY JOES

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Shortening
• 1½ lbs Ground Beef
• ½ cup Chopped Celery
• ½ cup Chopped Onion
• ½ cup Chopped Green Pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• ½ cup Catsup
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Salt
• ¾ cup Water
• ⅛ tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 can (3 oz) Tomato Paste
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• 2 tsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Dry Mustard

Instructions:

1. Brown beef in hot shortening, then drain.
2. Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and stir well.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Spoon the mixture into split, warmed hamburger buns and serve.