1 c. onion
2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. whole pickling spice, tied in a cheesecloth bag
1/4 c. vinegar
2 c. tomato juice
1/4 c. catsup
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Fry onions and beef in shortening or butter. While meat cooks, mix all the other ingredients together and pour over cooked meat. Simmer 1 hour. If mixture becomes too dry in cooking, add a little tomato juice. Use as filling in hamburger buns.