Hearty Beef and Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the ground beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened.