Spaghetti Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. bacon drippings
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
1 tsp. salt
dash of cayenne pepper
2 cans tomato sauce
2 c. cooked spaghetti
1 large can mushrooms
3/4 c. sharp cheese, grated

Preparation

Melt 1/2 the amount of bacon drippings in a skillet and brown ground beef in it.
Remove to a bowl.
Add remaining bacon drippings and saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until onion is slightly browned.
Add bay leaf, thyme, seasonings, tomato sauce and browned meat.
Simmer slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
A little water may be added if sauce is too thick.
Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.