Tomato Products

Spaghetti Sauce with Meat

30 lbs. tomatoes
2½ lbs. ground beef or sausage
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery or green peppers
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
2 Tbsp. oregano 4 Tbsp. minced parsley
4½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
¼ cup brown sugar

Yield: About 9 pints

Procedure: To prepare tomatoes, follow directions for "Spaghetti Sauce without Meat." Saute beef or sausage until brown. Add garlic, onion, celery or green pepper, and mushrooms, if desired. Cook until vegetables are tender. Combine with tomato pulp in large saucepan. Add spices, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until thick enough for serving. At this time initial volume will have been reduced by nearly one-half. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Hot fill jars, leaving a 1-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process.

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