Mother For Life

Now that life is finally settling back down in our new place, I decided it was time to make some homemade meals again, boy did I miss that. Normally I don’t share recipes or write about them. But this one is so kid friendly, and equals clean plates that I just have to. My kids simply love my spaghetti sauce, plus I make enough to freeze a bit for another day.

Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce

2 small cans tomato paste (add another can for thicker sauce if you prefer)

2 large cans tomato sauce

3 cans tomato soup

2 medium cans stewed tomatoes

2 cups of water

1/4 c of brown sugar

2 lbs ground beef (or ground whatever you prefer)

2 t chili powder

garlic powder,salt, pepper

Brown meat and place in bottom of crock pot. I use the 5 quart pot. Open all cans and add to meat. Add in your water and seasonings. Feel free to add in your own personal favorites, I like to keep it simple for the kids.  Stir together well. Add in the brown sugar last. Cover and simmer on low for 5 hours. Makes enough for two pounds of noodles, in my family that’s two dinners.

I use the brown sugar as an acid reducer since I am so sensitive when it comes to tomato based sauces.  You can also do this in a large pan on your stove, simply simmer on low for 2 hours. Make sure to cool down the extra before freezing.  There you have it, a simply kid friendly sauce that will have them asking for seconds.