SOUTHERN BARBECUE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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I revamped our favorite sloppy joe recipe into this thick spaghetti sauce that simmers in the slow cooker. The flavor is jazzy enough to be interesting to adults, yet mild enough for the kids to enjoy. -Rhonda Melanson, Sarnia, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
12 cups hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, onions, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cumin and chili powder. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.