Slow Cooker Meaty Spaghetti Sauce 

It is really easy to put all ingredients together into your slow cooker, turn the heat on, go after your daily business and have a delicious dinner ready without a whole lot of effort. I love this sauce – it is rich in flavour and tastes delicious. Try it as soon as you can – you will love it!

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Ingredients:

• 28 oz. can of tomatoes, with juice, mashed                                         
• 5-1/2 oz. can of tomato paste                                                                                    
• 1 cup of finely chopped onion                                                                   
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder                                                                                      
• 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard                                                                           
• ½ teaspoon of dried whole oregano                                                                       
• 1 teaspoon of parsley flakes                                                                                      
• 2 teaspoon of granulated sugar                                                                
• 1 bay leaf                                                                                            
• ½ teaspoon of liquid gravy browner                                                                       
• 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon powder                                                                      
• 1-1/2 teaspoon of salt                                                                                                   
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper                                                                                                  
• 1 lb. of lean ground beef                                                                             
• 10 oz. can of sliced mushrooms, drained              

Directions:                 

1. Combine first 13 ingredients in large bowl.
2. Stir well.
3. Add ground beef and mushrooms.
4. Mix.
5. Turn into 3 ½ quart (3.5 L) slow cooker.
6. Cover.
7. Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or on High for 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours.
8. Discard bay leaf.
9. Makes 6 cups (1.5 L).

Hope you have enjoyed this recipe, please send me your comments, suggestions and experiences – your input is welcomed and very much appreciated!