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By Tracy Keleher
My kids rave about this spaghetti sauce, and they know I use a secret
ingredient (other than love)! It's a touch of brown sugar, which helps
to smooth out the flavours and mellow the acidity of the tomatoes.
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 1 large can diced tomatos
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 3 medium cans (unseasoned) tomato sauce
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, cut and crushed (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning (or to taste)
Materials
- Slow Cooker
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Sharp Knife
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Cutting Board
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir. Cook on medium heat for 6 - 8 hours.
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Serve with spaghetti noodles.
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Tracy Keleher | November 13, 2008 at 5:46 pm - §
I make this probably once a month and it's always a hit. Feel free to alter the ingredients and ingredient amounts to your own family's taste. Sometimes I add mushrooms, or even zucchini slices. Use leftovers baked in the oven over various pastas with mozzarella cheese.
Sandra | February 4, 2009 at 1:07 pm - §
If you have concerns about using sugar you can substitute basil which is naturally sweet...lessens the calories...and works great...I use at least 2-3 tablespoons
Cherub | February 8, 2009 at 12:17 pm - §
Hi Tracy..new here..tempted to try this recipe but puzzled about sizes of cans..ex:lg can of diced tomatoes..28 oz? then small can of tomato paste..5-1/2oz?and 3 med cans of tomato sauce ?oz...plus in directions you say on medium heat..my slowcooker only has low or high..i like using it so when i come home my supper is ready..just need to know right amounts pls..Thank You!!
Lori An Bradley | March 21, 2009 at 11:28 am - §
Don't be afraid to add extra ingrediants to this recipe! Wing it! I added freshley grated parmesan cheese and it is amazing . About 2 TBSP. will do it.Also, cut up some fresh parsley and throw it in. Also for the curagious...a few sprinkles of dried chili peppers if you like a little bit of a nip. Otherwise omit the chili peppers. Bon Apetite!
Tim | March 30, 2009 at 11:20 am - §
I've tried this recipe and it's phenominal. Try this variation: When you are cooking the meat, add a half cup of red wine and let the liquid boil off. Then fry up seven or eight slices of bacon, and crumble it into the pot as well. It makes a really nice bolognese sauce.
Erin | November 6, 2010 at 11:19 am - §
This is perfect! I was just coming onto the site to search for crock pot spaghetti sauce! I added chopped up green peppers and mushrooms too, my family loves spaghetti so I'm sure this recipe will be a hit!