Ingredients
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1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
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1 onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 celery, diced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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5 lbs crushed tomatoes
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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salt and pepper
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freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 carrot, diced
Instructions
- In a large heavy hot pot over medium high heat brown meat. Add onions, garlic, pepper, carrot, and celery and cook till meat is lightly browned being sure to stir often.
- Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil then simmer over very low heat for an hour or two. Can be placed in a crock pot and cooked on low for 6-8 hours.
- Stirring to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Serve over your favorite pasta topping with cheese, or use for baked ziti, lasagna or use to top a pizza.