Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

3 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup catsup
3 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Heat shortening in skillet and brown meat, discard fat. Combine all ingredients in removable crockpot liner, stirring well. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours; or high 3 to 4 hours; or auto 5 hours. Serve over warmed burger buns or noodles.

Yield: 10 servings

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