Ingredients

  • 4 lb boneless beef chuck
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 x onion stuck with 3 whole cloves
  • 2 x bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. finely minced onion
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 c. ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. cider or possibly white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Place meat, water, onion, bay leaf in pressure cooker.
  • Cook 30 min, allow vent to cold down on its own.
  • (Or possibly, if preferred, double the amount of water and simmer in a heavy saucepot till tender, about 3 hrs).
  • Remove meat and reserve one c. of broth.
  • Throw away the onion and bay leaves.
  • Cut and (or possibly) shred beef into bite-sized pcs.
  • In small pan heat butter, saute/fry minced onion till tender and golden brown.
  • Add in all the remaining ingredients, along with the reserved broth, to the onions and simmer for 5-10 min.
  • Pour sauce over meat.
  • Simmer 30 min.
  • Serve on rolls or possibly bread.
  • (Keeps well in a crockpot - can be taken to picnics, potlucks, etc.
  • Leftovers freeze well).
  • Serves 10-12.