Barbecued beef on a bun

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsLean ground beef
1largeOnion; chopped fine
1largeGreen pepper; chopped
3Whole ribs celery; diced, including leaves
½teaspoonSalt
Pepper to taste
1Bottle catsup; (14 Oz)
1tablespoonPrepared mustard
1tablespoonVinegar
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonCumin
1tablespoonChili powder
8Whole sesame seeded hamburger buns

Directions

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 ½ 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.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 209 by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Nov 6, 1997