Basic Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. lean grnd beef
• 2 med. onions
• diced
• 2 c. minced celery
• 1 lg. green pepper
• minced
• 3 tbsp. salad oil
• 3 (15 ounce.) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
• 1/4 pound mushrooms
• washed and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. In large skillet, saute/fry onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic in salad oil till clear and somewhat golden brown in color.
2. In Dutch oven, brown grnd beef well; drain off excess grease.
3. Add in sauteed mix, seasonings, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and mushrooms.
4. Simmer over low heat for 20-30 min, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over cooked pasta, or possibly use in lasagna or possibly chili.