Whimpies
This whimpies recipe is my Mom's — she's the best cook in the world. This is a family favorite that freezes well, too!
vegetable oil
¼
cup
chopped celery
1
cup
chopped onion
1
cup
chopped green bell pepper
1
cup
garlic, minced
2
cloves
ground beef
2
pounds
ketchup
1
cup
chili sauce
1
cup
water
½
cup
chopped fresh parsley
2
tablespoons
white vinegar
1
tablespoon
brown sugar
2
teaspoons
Worcestershire sauce
2
teaspoons
salt
1
teaspoon
pepper
1
teaspoon
dry mustard powder
1
teaspoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, increase heat to medium-high, and stir until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes.
  Stir in ketchup, chili sauce, water, parsley, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, mustard powder, chili powder, and paprika until well combined; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
