Basic Meat Sauce Recipe

• 2 lbs. lean grnd beef
• 2 med. onions, diced
• 2 c. minced celery
• 1 lg. green pepper, minced
• 3 tbsp. salad oil
• 3 (15 ounce.) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
• 1/4 pound mushrooms, washed and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

1. In large skillet, saute/fry onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic in salad oil till clear and somewhat golden brown in color.
2. In Dutch oven, brown grnd beef well; drain off excess grease.
3. Add in sauteed mix, seasonings, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and mushrooms.
4. Simmer over low heat for 20-30 min, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over cooked pasta, or possibly use in lasagna or possibly chili.

lean grnd beef, onions, celery, green pepper, salad oil, tomato sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, garlic, italian seasoning, seasoning salt, oregano, paprika

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basic-meat-sauce-26764 (may not work)