Ingredients :

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Oil 2 T
Onion minced 1 each
Garlic minced 2-3 cloves
Chili powder 1 T
Ground beef 1 1/2 lbs
Ketchup 1 1/2 cups
Water 1/2 cup
Mustard 1 T
Vinegar 1-2 T
Sugar 1 T
Salt & pepper to taste
Hamburger buns 6 each

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Method :

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1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until onion is cooked through and translucent. Add garlic and chili powder and sauté 1-2 more minutes.
2. Add ground beef and sauté, stirring well and breaking up, till meat is cooked through. Drain off excess fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve on buns.

Variations :

* Saute a minced green pepper with the onion if you like.
* Add 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce for seasoning.
* Ground chicken or turkey can take the place of the beef for a lower fat version.
* Iowa Maid-Rite Sandwich: Eliminate ketchup, water, vinegar and sugar and substitute one 12 oz bottle of beer or 3/4 cup chicken broth. Simmer until most liquid has evaporated, 15-20 minutes. Place in buns and top with mustard, pickles and chopped onions.