>From the World Famous Recipes website... ~~~~~ Crock Pot Hamburgers 1 large onion, sliced 1 celery rib, chopped 2 lb. lean ground beef 1-1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 2 cups tomato juice OR V-8 juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 TB ketchup 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted Place onion and celery in a the crock pot/slow cooker. Combine beef, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; shape into six patties. Place over onion mixture. Combine tomato juice, garlic, ketchup, bay leaf, Italian seasoning and remaining salt. Pour over the patties. Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf. Separate patties with a spatula if necessary; serve on toasted buns.
Yield: 6 servings. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~***Rhonda G in Missouri***~~~