Ingredients
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped celeryWater1-1/2 cups ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons ground mustard2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic saltFew drops hot pepper sauceHamburger buns
Preparation
Place beef, onion and celery in a Dutch oven; add water to almost cover meat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; strain and reserve cooking liquid. Trim and shred meat; return to Dutch oven. Add 2 cups of strained cooking liquid (save remaining cooking liquid) and chill. Skim and discard fat. Add ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If mixture becomes too thick, add additional reserved cooking liquid. Serve on hamburger buns.
