Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 hot sausage links (removed from casings)
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 8 oz package button mushrooms (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3-4 bay leaves
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk

Instruction

  • In a large skillet combine ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic.
  • Brown for 2 minutes and add mushrooms. Continue stirring and browning for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Drain any fat from the skillet and transfer meat mixture to crock pot.
  • Add the diced tomato, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to combine. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
  • Add the bay leaves and stir.
  • Set to low for 6-8 hours.
  • Before serving remove bay leaves and stir in the heavy cream OR evaporated milk. Enjoy!