DAY 44 RECIPE: SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Todays recipe is the first thing I ever learned to cook. I was 10 years old, and amazingly I remember it. Over the years it has changed slightly, but is 90% the same as my Mom taught me:) It is always a hit and people really think it is "the bees knees"! Very easy to make! Please enjoy it! Will definately convert the "jarred sauce users"!
DAY 44 RECIPE:

SPAGHETTI SAUCE


INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb Ground Beef
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Green Pepper (or Red), chopped
1 Can Mushrooms, drained
OR:
2 Cups Chopped Fresh Mushrooms
5 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 - 28 OZ Can Crushed Tomatoes
1 - 28 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes
1 - 5.5 OZ Can Tomato Paste
2 Tbsp Chilli Powder
1 Tsp Thyme
1 Tbsp Oregano
1 Tsp Basil
2 Tbsp Molasses
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Brown beef in a large sauce pan/dutch oven over med high heat, about 10 minutes.
Add Veggies and garlic.
Continue to cook for another 8 minutes. Stir frequently.
If necessary, drain any excess fat.
Reduce heat to low and add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well.
Add seasonings and molasses. Mix well.
Simmer on low for 20 minutes, up to 4 hours. Stir occasionally.