Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 9 oz Sweet Italian Sausage (casings removed)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced ((about 1 1/2 cups diced onion))
  • 1 large green bell pepper ((about 1 cup diced))
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instruction

  • Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet for 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through. Drain well.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste to a 7 or 8-quart crock pot. Using a spoon mix the tomato paste into the crushed tomatoes to combine.
  • Add the drained ground beef, ground sausage, and vegetables to the crock pot.
  • Add the water, Italian seasoning and sugar to the crock pot. Mix until well combined. Secure the lid on the crock pot and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or low for 7 or 8 hours.
  • Makes about 3 quarts. Freezes well.
  • Serve with your favorite cooked pasta.