Hamburger Barbecue

Hubby used to cook for his managers when he held district meetings and they always asked for this barbecue and slow cooker macaroni and cheese.  I offered to make it for a tracking seminar - I hope they enjoy it as much.  Listed is yellow mustard, but we have also made it with Mr. Mustard and Dijon Mustard.  Any prepared mustard will do.  We also prefer to use low sodium Worcestershire sauce.  If you are going to put it in a slow cooker for a long time before serving, you can stir all the ingredients together then put it in a slow cooker - not need to cook on a stove top.  Serves 4 - 6.

  1 Lb ground beef                                                                    2 Tsp yellow mustard

  1 Cup ketchup                                                                        1/2 Tsp garlic powder

  1/4 Cup water                                                                        1/2 Tsp onion powder

  2 Tbl brown sugar (NOT Packed)                                           1/2 Tsp salt

  2 Tsp Worcestershire sauce                                                     4 hamburger buns, split

In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Return beef to the pan and stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Serve  on buns.