Adjust the "Hot-and-Spicy" part by using regular tomato juice and cut down on the amount of peppers.

1 1/2	lbs.	ground beef
1	lg.	onion, chopped (1 cup)
1	clove	garlic, minced
1	can	hot-style tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail (6 oz.)
1/2	c.	catsup
1/2	c.	water
2	tbsp.	brown sugar
2	tbsp.	chopped canned jalapeņo peppers (optional)
1	tbsp.	prepared mustard
2	tsp.	chili powder
1	tsp.	Worcestershire sauce
8		hamburger buns
		shredded Cheddar cheese

In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender.  Drain off fat.

Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockery cooker combine tomato juice; catsup; water; brown sugar; jalapeņo peppers, if desired; mustard, chili powder; and Worcestershire sauce.  Stir in meat mixture.  Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or high-heat setting for 3 to 5 hours.  Toast buns; spoon meat mixture over buns and sprinkle with cheese.

Serves 8