Barbecued Spoonburgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. catsup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. diced celery
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. water
1 (3 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tsp. brown sugar

Preparation

Brown ground beef in hot shortening in skillet.
Discard excess fat.
Put all ingredients in slow cooker, stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours.
Spoon into split, warmed hamburger buns or serve over noodles or rice.
Serves 8 to 10.