Categories: Ground Beef, Main Dish, Pasta Sauce, Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90 % lean)
- 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms , sliced
- 1 small onion , chopped
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes , undrained
- 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (8 ounce) can 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
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In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
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Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and sauce, broth, parsley, brown sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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ovetop mushroom-beef spaghetti sauce : Prepare as directed in step 1. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.