2 pounds ground beef 1 large green pepper, chopped 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained, 14 1/2 oz. 2 cans tomato sauce, 8 oz. 1 can tomato paste, 6 oz. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons celery salt or seed 2 teaspoons onion salt or powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 bay leaves 16 hamburger buns In a Dutch oven of large kettle cook ground beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat:cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Uncover; cook 30-40 minutes longer until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat on each bun. |