Rich Thick Meat Sauce for a Crowd!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs ground beef or ground turkey
• 2 cups diced onions
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup bell pepper
• 1 large carrot, 1 cup diced
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 105 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a dry, large, heavy bottom pot add ground beef to brown mixing to separate cooking for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add onion, celery, peppers, carrots, and jalapeno cook for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic, mushrooms, herbs and spices cook for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sauce and paste bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour or till thickness desired.

5. 5

   Before serving add some fresh herbs to bring freshness to the home made delish sauce.