Turkey or Lean Beef Meat Sauce (Optional Crock Pot)

Turkey or Lean Beef Meat Sauce (Optional Crock Pot)

Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 5 lbs crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper
• freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

• 1 In a large heavy hot pot over medium high heat brown meat. Add onions, garlic, pepper, carrot, and celery and cook till meat is lightly browned being sure to stir often.
• 2 Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil then simmer over very low heat for an hour or two. Can be placed in a crock pot and cooked on low for 6-8 hours.
• 3 Stirring to prevent the sauce from burning.
• 4 Serve over your favorite pasta topping with cheese, or use for baked ziti, lasagna or use to top a pizza.