Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 4, 2003 9:45:19 GMT -6
Here's a classic family favorite that's slow cooked to perfection. This is comfort food at its best. If you don't have a crockpot, check out the Village Tip for quick-and-easy stove top directions.
Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
3 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups ketchup
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
Hamburger buns
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 to 8 hours (in the slow cooker)
Serves 8 to 10
Directions
1. Chop the bell pepper to yield about 1 cup. Set aside. Coarsely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Cook and stir the ground beef, chopped onion and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is tender. Drain excess fat from skillet.
3. Combine ketchup, chopped bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, white-wine vinegar, mustard and chili powder in the slow cooker.
4. Stir in beef mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Spoon beef mixture into hamburger buns and serve.
Per serving: 483 Cal.; 39g Protein; 17g Fat; 42g Carb.; 899mg Sodium; 108mg Chol.; 3g Fiber.