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| BIG BATCH BEEF SAUCE | ||||||
| About 15 cups total | ||||||
| 4 lbs. ground beef 4 med. onions, chopped 5 celery ribs, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cans (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, un-drained 2 cans (6 oz. each) tomato paste 2 jars (4-1/2 oz. each) sliced mushrooms, drained, optional 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 tbsp. salt 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes |
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| In a dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onions, celery and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cool. Transfer to freezer bags or containers, about 2 cups in each. May be frozen for up to 3 months. | ||||||