Spaghetti Sauce

Another childhood favorite, who doesn’t love “pasghetti?!

Spaghetti Sauce

1 lb. lean ground beef (can also use half ground turkey, half ground beef)

1 small onion, chopped

½ green pepper, chopped

4-6 (8 oz.) cans of tomato sauce

1 small can of tomato paste

2 T. garlic, chopped (or ½ – 1 bulb)

2 T. Italian seasoning (more if you like)

1 oz. cube dark, unsweetened chocolate (no wonder I love this recipe!)

½ c. red wine

2 (8 oz.) cans mushroom pieces, drained

Brown ground beef in large skillet until nearly cooked through. Add onion & green pepper and cook until they are tender. Add rest of ingredients and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or transfer to slow cooker/crockpot and cook on low 3-4 hours. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti noodles. This also goes great with Cheesy French bread (recipe below).

Beef Stroganoff

I asked my mom to give me three recipes she’s best known for. This one is my favorite!

Beef Stroganoff
1 lb. boneless beef round steak

2 T. margarine

1/2 c. chopped onion

1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1/2 t. paprika

1/2 c. sour cream

hot cooked egg noodles

Slice beef across the grain into thin strips and cook in skillet with the margarine. Stir in soup and paprika. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat & stir in sour cream. Serve over noodles and garnish w/more paprika or parsley. Feel free to double…you’ll want leftovers!