Recipe Name "Whacky" Spaghetti Submitted by Rebecca Short
Recipe Description I was given this recipe by the cook who previously had my job. It's a good way to get kids to eat goulash!
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Prep Time (minutes) 60 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 120
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
10
poundsBeef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
5
tablespoonsolive oil, extra virgin
2
cansmushrooms sliced, 4 oz canned, drained
3
tablespoonsgarlic minced, jar
3
largeOnion, chopped
3
stalks large (11celery
1
large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4\" long, 3\" dia)green pepper, chopped
1
large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4\" long, 3\" dia)Peppers, sweet, red, raw, chopped
4
large (7-1/4carrots diced
156
ouncespasta sauce, canned
7
cans (16 fl oz)Tomatoes canned, diced, Not drained
6
cupsbroth, Beef
80
ounceswhole wheat spiral pasta
3
tablespoonssoy sauce
4
tablespoonsdried italian herb or dried basil (to taste)
7
leavesbay leaf - WHOLE - NOT CRUMBLED
1
tablespoonseasoned salt
0.5
tablespoonssalt
0.5
tablespoonsgarlic powder
1.5
teaspoonsblack pepper
Steps
Sequence Step
1In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef in a little water. Drain well. Place in a well greased large chaffing pan.
2In a food processor, puree the onions. Add to frying pan with the olive oil. In a food processor, finely mince up the celery, peppers, and carrots. Add to the frying pan. Saute all veges on medium low until tender. Add the garlic the last minute of cooking. Scrape it all into the chaffing pan with the beef.
3Mix in the spaghetti sauce and beef broth. In a food processor, pulse until finely chopped the canned tomatoes. Add to sauce mixture. Cover and refridgerate.
4Next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add in all the seasonings and soy sauce. Cover the pan with foil. Place in the oven and cook for 1 and 1/2 hours.
5Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain well. Mix into hot sauce mixture. Do this just about 5 minutes before serving. Make sure temp is at least 165 degrees. Serve hot!