Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90 % lean)
  • 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and sauce, broth, parsley, brown sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Stovetop mushroom-beef spaghetti sauce : Prepare as directed in step 1. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.