Restaurant Style Spaghetti Meat Sauce

• 1/2 cups Water
• 2- 1/2 pounds Ground Chuck
• 1- 1/2 Large Onions, Chopped
• 1 can (29 Oz Size) Tomato Sauce
• 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste
• 2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Ground
• 1/4 cups Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
• 2 Bay Leaves

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2. In a Dutch oven, mix together all ingredients except the bay leaves until smooth.
3. Do not brown the ground beef prior to mixingthis is what gives the sauce a fine, restaurant-quality texture.
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5. Stirring frequently, cook over medium low heat until the meat is browned.
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7. Place bay leaves on top.
8. Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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10. Remove bay leaves, skim fat from top and serve over your favorite pasta.
11. This sauce can be frozen in airtight containers for up to 6 months.

water, ground chuck, onions, tomato sauce, tomato paste, black pepper, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, chili powder, garlic, oregano, bay leaves

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/restaurant-style-spaghetti-meat-sauce/ (may not work)