This is a Beckstead Family classic! So many memories flood back when this is simmering on the stove! When Grandma and Grandpa came up to Eugene for Tracy's baptism, Grandma brought this recipe and we made it together for the luncheon. It was a big hit! Tracy requested it again for his birthday dinner this past weekend. We had about 25 people over and I made a big pot with beef and a pot with Veggie meat crumbles. They were both a raging success! Grandma has shared her secret on why hers is always the best, she adds a bit more brown sugar and she always lets it simmer for at least an hour. It's not a quick sauce! I hope you all enjoy this delicious classic!
1 Medium onion, diced
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons vinegar
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Cup ketchup
1/2 Cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 Cup water
3 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
Brown onion in butter. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour with meat.
This recipie is sauce enough for 1 lb. browned hamburger. If doing multiple lbs of beef, you don't need a whole onion for each lb. I used 2 large onions for 5 lbs. of meat. Or to taste.
