Spaghetti Sauce - Autumn

1 lbs very lean ground beef

½ large yellow onion, chopped

½ small bag (1/2 lb) of baby carrots, finely chopped

1 large (16 oz) can tomato paste + 1 can water

1 large (16 oz) can tomato sauce + 1 can water

Seasonings to personal taste:  

- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning

- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic (from jar)

- 2 tsp Sugar

- 1 tsp Basil

- Salt (2 tsp.) & Pepper (1 tsp.)

Directions:  Sauté onions and carrots in oil.  Cook beef until done and drain off as much grease as possible.  Mix all ingredients in large pot.  Fill cans with water and add to mixture.  Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and let simmer for several hours, stirring occasionally.

*This recipe is adapted from Mike Gieger's grandmother Nell's recipe. She was Italian and said it was a family recipe.  She did not list amounts for the seasonings, but I put the amounts I like to use.