Mel-high Shredded Beef

Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 cup onion
1/2 cup celery
2 cups beef broth
1 clove garlic
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 pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Instructions

"This recipe is a standby we've fed to many a branding crew. It's hearty and filling important requirements when you're feeding a bunch of cowboys!" Betty Sitzman 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. This keeps well in a slow cooker on low heat. Remove bay leaf before serving.