Turkey Or Lean Beef Meat Sauce (Optional Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
5 lbs crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
salt and pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a large heavy hot pot over medium high heat brown meat. Add onions, garlic, pepper, carrot, and celery and cook till meat is lightly browned being sure to stir often.
Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil then simmer over very low heat for an hour or two. Can be placed in a crock pot and cooked on low for 6-8 hours.
Stirring to prevent the sauce from burning.
Serve over your favorite pasta topping with cheese, or use for baked ziti, lasagna or use to top a pizza.