SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH CHILI POWDER RECIPES

Steps:

• Put olive oil in a large pot, on med-high heat.
• Add celery, onion, grated carrot, salt, parsley and basil.
• Cook uncovered until translucent, add 1/2 cumin and 1/2 chili powder.
• Continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add ground beef, stir and cover.
• Stirring occasionally, cook until ground beef is no longer pink (about 15 min).
• There will be quite a bit of "juice" in the meat mixture.
• Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste.
• Bring to a simmer, lower heat to keep a mild simmer.
• Add 1/2 of brown sugar and 1/2 of thyme plus the jalapeños and the Parmesan rind.
• Simmer for about 45 minutes.
• Add the remainder of the cumin, chili powder, sugar and thyme and the can of kidney beans.
• Cook another 15 minutes and it's ready!
• Always taste and adjust if necessary before serving.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, sugars, salt, oregano, chili powder and mustard. Stir in the beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through., Freeze Option:: Cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot spaghetti.