Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon beef stock powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Brown the beef in a large pot. Remove beef and drain.
  • Saute the onioin, celery and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pot and add all the other ingredients except salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over hot spaghetti with parmesan cheese.