Loose Meat Sandwiches

Loose Meat Sandwiches 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon beef base (or a bouillon cube) 1 teaspoon chicken base (or a bouillon cube) 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 pounds lean ground beef, uncooked 8 hamburger buns Optional toppings: cheese, ketchup, pickles, onions, mustard Set slow cooker to high. Add all ingredients (except beef). Stir to combine. Add beef and stir until all combined and beef is completely coated. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Stir occasionally to break up ground beef. Uncover after 1 hour of cook time. Continue cooking on high for 2 ½ - 3 hours (with the lid off), until most of the liquid has cooked off. Continue to stir occasionally and break up any chunks of beef. Using a slotted spoon, serve a heaping spoonful on a warm bun and load it up with your favorite toppings. We love cheese, ketchup and pickles!