Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 90 Minutes

Servings: 10

From Southern Living.

Ingredients:

2 large onions, chopped

2 medium green bell peppers, chopped

1 cup chopped celery

3 -4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 lbs ground beef

1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained

3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped

3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons vinegar

1/4 teaspoon curry powder

hot sauce (about 3 drops)

2 bay leaves

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup burgundy wine (or other dry red wine)

hot cooked spaghetti

shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil in a large pot until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add in ground beef; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat; drain well and return to pot.
3. Stir in the next 15 ingredients; cover, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Take out bay leaves; stir in Burgundy wine.
5. On individual plates, spoon sauce over cooked spaghetti; sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com