Kids' Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb Italian chicken sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium celery ribs, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 14 ounces tomato sauce
• 11 ounces tomato juice
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup red table wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup water

1. In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage. (You won't need any additional fat; the sausage will provide enough). Use a wooden spoon to crumble and mix the meats.
2. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and onion and saute until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, and carrots and continue to saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the oregano, basil, celery salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned meat into the dutch oven. Stir in the tomato sauce, juice, and paste; wine; and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat to low and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the sauce cool to room temperature. If desired, use a hand blender to pulse the sauce several times for a smoother consistency. Reheat and serve over your favorite pasta. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 4 months.

lean ground beef, italian chicken sausage, olive oil, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, oregano, basil, celery salt, red pepper, paprika, tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato paste, wine, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kids-favorite-spaghetti-sauce-356346 (may not work)