Beef Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Beef Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

This recipe is the perfect meaty option for a classic Italian dish. I made this meal for the first time years ago, and I've been going back to it ever since.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, parsley, brown sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Originally published as Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce in The Taste of Home Cookbook 3rd Edition

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shagsgal

Apr 20, 2014

tried this sauce & thought it was worth my time! Thought it was very good since I don"t like my sauce tasting sweet. Good tasting italian sauce. Use it all the time.