INGREDIENTS
3
lbs. lean ground beef or turkey
2
large onions (finely chopped)
1
large red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
2
large ribs celery (finely chopped)
1
small carrot (peeled and finely chopped or grated)
3 cloves
garlic (peeled and minced)
3
6- oz. cans tomato paste
1/3 cup
cider vinegar (plus extra for adjusting flavor after cooking)
1/3 cup
firmly packed light brown sugar (plus extra for adjusting flavor after cooking)
3 tsp
paprika
2 tsp
dry mustard
2 tsp
salt
2 tsp
chili powder (more or less, to taste)
1 tsp
fresh ground black pepper (more or less, to taste)
1/2 tsp
hot pepper sauce