Joe'S Spaghetti Sauce

• 3 lb. ground chuck or extra lean ground beef
• 2 qt. canned tomatoes
• 2 onions, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, diced finely
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 tsp. red pepper
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• butter or oleo to saute onions and garlic
• 1/2 gal. water

1. Fry onions and garlic in small amount of butter or margarine until they become clear.
2. Add meat that has been previously browned.
3. Add tomatoes and other ingredients.
4. Mash the whole tomatoes.
5. Simmer slowly for 4 to 6 hours.
6. Skim grease that comes to the top.
7. Makes 12 servings; time to prepare is 300 minutes.

ground chuck, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powder, sugar, tomato sauce, tomato paste, red pepper, tomato puree, cheddar cheese, salt, butter, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=206783 (may not work)