Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
pounds
beef

lean, ground



1
each
onion

chopped



2
each
garlic

cloves, minced



5
each
celery

ribs, finely chopped



1 1/2
teaspoon
salt





1/2
teaspoon
pepper





1
tablespoon
vinegar

cider



2
tablespoons
mustard

prepared



1/4
cup
sugar

brown



1
teaspoon
mustard seed





3 1/2
cups
ketchup

 Brown meat in slow cooker or skillet on top of range on medium heat.  Remove excess grease.  Transfer cooking pot to heating base or transfer meat to slow cooker.  Add all remaining ingredients stirring well to blend.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 

Serve on buns or over hot dogs for chili dogs