Whimpies

Traditionally served on a hamburger bun, this deftly-seasoned ground beef will have your friends and family coming back for more.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, increase the heat to medium-high, and stir until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the ketchup, chili sauce, water, parsley, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, mustard powder, chili powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.