Crock Pot Sweet Spaghetti Sauce

Everyone in our house loves the smell of this cooking all day! You will not be sorry you tried this one!!!!!

• Ready In: 288 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons ketchup
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (I really like Hunts)
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (12 ounce) can beef broth
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Canned or fresh mushrooms (your preference)

• 1  onion
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper
• 4  garlic cloves

Directions

1. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, and ketchup. Place in skillet and brown, breaking into smallest pieces possible with wooden spoon. Drain if necessary. Dice onion and green pepper. Mince garlic. Saute onion, pepper, and garlic in 2 Tbsp butter just until garlic begins to brown. Place all ingredients in crock pot. Stir well. Cook on low 8 to 12 hours. Serve with your favorite pasta. Enjoy!