* Exported from MasterCook II * MILE-HIGH SHREDDED BEEF Recipe By : Prize-Winning Beef Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Sandwiches, Pizzas & Tacos Crockpot Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 chuck roast or round steak -- 3 pounds Vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 cups beef broth 1 garlic clove -- minced 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup ketchup 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 drops hot pepper sauce 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil on both sides. Add onion and celery when meat is almost browned. Add broth; cover and simmer 3-4 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool and shred. Drain vegetables, reserving 1-1/2 cups broth. Skim off any fat. Return the meat, vegetables and broth to Dutch oven; add the remaining ingredients. Simmer until heated through. (Keeps well in a slow cooker on low heat.) Remove bay leaf before serving. YIELD: 8 servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -