Lemony Meat Spaghetti Sauce


Course : Crockpot
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


2 pounds lean ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, -- crushed

1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt, -- or to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon basil

15 ounces tomato sauce

12 ounces tomato paste

6 ounces sliced mushrooms, -- undrained

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place meat, onion, green pepper and garlic into a large heated saucepan. Cook until meat loses its pink color. Remove mixture with a slotted spoon and put into a crockpot. Add brown sugar, seasonings, tomato sauce and tomato paste; mix well. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Stir in mushrooms, lemon peel and lemon juice; heat thoroughly. Spoon sauce over hot spaghetti and accompany with grated Parmesan cheese.


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