CINDY CROOKSTON'S FABULOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

 

Contributed by Cindy Crookston

• 1-1/2 pound lean hamburger or ground turkey
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/3 to 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• Mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1-2 (12 oz.) cans tomato paste
• 1 (29 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbs. sugar (optional--Cindy uses it)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. Basil
• 1/2 tsp. instant onion
• 1/4 tsp. marjoram
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp oregano

Saute ground meat with onions, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic. Add remaining ingredients and simmer several hours. Cindy uses the crock-pot.