Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion -- chopped fine
1 large green pepper -- chopped
3 whole ribs celery -- diced -- including
leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
1 bottle catsup -- (14 oz)
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
8 whole sesame seeded hamburger buns
Preparation:
Mix ground beet, onion, green pepper and celery in a 2 quart casserole. Microwave at high (100%) 5 minutes. Stir to break up beef. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Microwave at high (100%) 8 to 9 minutes, stirring once to break up beef. Drain. Mix together the catsup, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and chili powder. Stir into beef mixture. Microwave at high (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, stirring after half the cooking time. Reduce power to medium high (70%), and microwave, uncovered, until sauce thickens, 15 minutes. Serve by spooning over hamburger bun halves. Makes 8 servings.
