Barbecue Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef, crumbled
1 c. ketchup
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. red pepper (if you want increase this, but it can make it hot, spicy)
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard (powdered)

Preparation

Brown onion and ground beef.
Mix all other ingredients in a large pot.
Stir in onion and beef.
Simmer on low flame for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serves 4.
I usually double the recipe to freeze some.
Serve on buns or over spaghetti.
I have used and given this recipe for over 40 years and all have enjoyed it.