Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 lb cooked ground beef (or ½ lb ground beef and ½ lb Italian sausage)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 small container sliced mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 16 ounce tomato sauce
- 12 ounce tomato paste
- 1-cup water
- 1½ cups white wine or dry vermouth (optional)
- 1-2 tsp sugar
- 32 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1½ teaspoon basil
- 1½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ tsp. thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Brown ground beef, then add with all other ingredients and cook for 8-10 hours on low.
- Cook beef, garlic, onions, peppers, and mushrooms in large stockpot.
- Drain fat.
- Add all remaining ingredients, bring to a boil.
- Reduce and simmer 1 hour or more.
Recipe by Faithful Provisions at https://faithfulprovisions.com/moms-hearty-spaghetti-sauce/
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