Prep: 15 Minuts Cook: 5 Hours Medium Cook Numbers of Serves: 8 - 10 Serves

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This recipe provides a good source of protein and iron from the ground beef, which helps build strong muscles and keeps your energy levels up. The tomato juice and sauce are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that is great for heart health and protecting your cells. Additionally, using mushrooms and various spices like garlic and mustard adds essential vitamins and minerals without adding extra fat. To make it even healthier, you can use lean ground beef to reduce calories while still enjoying a filling, warm meal.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti, broken in half
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    Instructions

    1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and all seasonings.
    2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
    3. Stir in the broken spaghetti.
    4. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour longer or until the spaghetti is tender.

    Note: This recipe features a unique spice blend of allspice and mace, giving it a distinct, warm flavor profile.