Spaghetti Casserole

• 1/4 c. bacon drippings
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 tsp. salt
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 2 cans tomato sauce
• 2 c. cooked spaghetti
• 1 large can mushrooms
• 3/4 c. sharp cheese, grated

1. Melt 1/2 the amount of bacon drippings in a skillet and brown ground beef in it.
2. Remove to a bowl.
3. Add remaining bacon drippings and saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until onion is slightly browned.
4. Add bay leaf, thyme, seasonings, tomato sauce and browned meat.
5. Simmer slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6. A little water may be added if sauce is too thick.
7. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.

bacon drippings, ground beef, onion, green pepper, celery, clove garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, tomato sauce, mushrooms, sharp cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=330193 (may not work)