Meat and Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce

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   To get ready, chop the onion and celery.

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   Slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, and process the green peppers, carrots and zucchini in a food processor until chopped finely.

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   Put the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

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   Saute the onion and garlic about 3 minutes.

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   Add the other vegetables and heat through another 3 minutes.

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   Add the raw meat and break up into small pieces.

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   Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a slow boil.

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   Turn down to a simmer and simmer covered (with the cover slightly ajar to let out steam) for 2 hours, stirring every 15-20 minutes.

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   Serve over cooked pasta.

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    I usually make a double batch of this and freeze dinner portions for my family.

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    This recipe makes about 12 cups of sauce.

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    You can also dump all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on high for 6-8 hours with the lid left open a crack to let out steam.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.