Ingredients

  • 3 lb. ground meat
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 stick celery
  • 1/4 c. bell pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 18 oz. tomato paste
  • 30 oz. water
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • dash of red pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/8 c. Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 c. mushrooms

Method

  • Saute ground meat, onion, celery and bell pepper until browned and crumbly.
  • Add salt and pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then add brown sugar, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and mushrooms.
  • Cover and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.