Meat Lover's Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped bacon
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, and bacon until beef is evenly browned and bacon is crisp. Drain and discard any excess fat.
2. In a slow cooker, mix together the cooked beef and bacon, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and salt.
3. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 hours.
4. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.

Interesting Facts

• This sauce can also be cooked on High for 4 hours.
• The bacon adds a unique flavor and texture to the sauce.
• Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference.