Slow Cooked Beef Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large green pepper, chopped1 large onion, chopped1-1/2 cups water1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste2 garlic cloves, minced4 bay leaves2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushedHot cooked spaghetti

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; crumble meat; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the green pepper, onion, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until bubbly. Discard bay leaves; serve over spaghetti.