Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        lean ground beef
   1      large         onion -- chopped fine
   1      large         green pepper -- chopped
   3      whole         ribs celery -- diced -- including
                        leaves
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
                        pepper to taste
   1      bottle        catsup -- (14 oz)
   1      tablespoon    prepared mustard
   1      tablespoon    vinegar
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      paprika
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin
   1      tablespoon    chili powder
   8      whole         sesame seeded hamburger buns

Preparation:

Mix ground beet, onion, green pepper and celery in a 2 quart casserole. Microwave at high (100%) 5 minutes. Stir to break up beef. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Microwave at high (100%) 8 to 9 minutes, stirring once to break up beef. Drain. Mix together the catsup, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and chili powder. Stir into beef mixture. Microwave at high (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, stirring after half the cooking time. Reduce power to medium high (70%), and microwave, uncovered, until sauce thickens, 15 minutes. Serve by spooning over hamburger bun halves. Makes 8 servings.