BARBECUE HAMBURGER

1 lb. hamburger
1/2 bunch celery
1/2 green pepper (opt.)
1 lg. onion
1/4 bottle ketchup
1/2 c. tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. mustard
Salt & pepper to taste
1 clove garlic (opt.)

Dice celery, pepper, onion and put to one side. Cook hamburger and drain. Put all ingredients in very large pot and SIMMER for 6 hours until soft. Serve inside buns or rolls, etc. This recipe is ideal for slow cookers. Cook for 8 hours in slow cooker.