CopyCat A&W Coney Island Sauce

Ingredients

5 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, finely chopped
64 ounces tomato paste
64 ounces canned tomato puree
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon celery seed
3 tablespoons salt PLUS
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Brown hamburger and onions in very large skillet; drain.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 3 1/2 hours.

Stir frequently, as it will tend to stick.

This freezes well.