Turkey or Lean Beef Meat Sauce (Optional Crock Pot)
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
25
ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 5 lbs crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- salt and pepper
- freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
directions
- In a large heavy hot pot over medium high heat brown meat. Add onions, garlic, pepper, carrot, and celery and cook till meat is lightly browned being sure to stir often.
- Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil then simmer over very low heat for an hour or two. Can be placed in a crock pot and cooked on low for 6-8 hours.
- Stirring to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve over your favorite pasta topping with cheese, or use for baked ziti, lasagna or use to top a pizza.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Rita1652
Jamesburg, New Jersey