3   | Lbs. | Ground Beef | best with 85/15 ground beef; could use 80/20 - just not super lean |
1   | Small | Onion | chopped - use 1 tablespoon of Minced onion if there are onion haters around |
1   | Cube | Beef Bouillon | * see note below |
1   | Cube | Chicken Bouillon | * see note below |
1 1/2 | Cups | Water | Tap water gives it that "authentic" Iowa flavor... if you're in Iowa that is |
2   | Tbsp. | Brown Sugar | packed... (Brown Sugar is always measured packed) |
2   | Tbsp. | Apple Cider Vinegar | this space intentionally left blank? |
2   | Tbsp. | Worcestershire Sauce | get the good stuff -- Hint: Lea & Perrins |
1   | Tbsp. | Soy Sauce | Low sodium is fine... what are we, Animals? |