Shredded Steak Sandwich

Ingredients:

3 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into 1/2" cubes

2 large onions, chopped

3/4 cup thinly sliced celery

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

12 sandwich rolls or buns, split

Directions:

Place meat in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add onions and celery. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, paprika, chili powder, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour mixture over meat. Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.

Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred with a fork. Return to the sauce and heat through. Serve on rolls or buns. Yield: 12 servings