Barbecued Spoonburgers
["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"]
["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."]
["shortening", "onions", "green pepper", "catsup", "salt", "paprika", "vinegar", "dry mustard", "ground beef", "celery", "Worcestershire sauce", "clove garlic", "water", "tomato paste", "brown sugar"]