Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

4 cans (14.5oz ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained

6 cans (6oz ea.) tomato paste

1 C. beef broth

1/4 C packed brown sugar

3 tbsp. minced fresh marjoram or 1 tbsp. dried marjoram

2 tbsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil

2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried oregano

2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1 tsp salt

1 bay leaf

hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

1) In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, brown sugar & seasonings.

2) Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs or until bubbly. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti.

Makes: 12-14 servings

Slow Cooker BBQ Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients

3 C. ketchup

3/4 C. chopped onion

3/4 C. Chopped green onion

3/4C. packed brown sugar

1/2 C. lemon juice

1/3 C. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. prepared mustard

1 1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke, optional

3 lbs. thinly sliced deli ham

16 Kaiser or ciabatta rolls, split

Directions

1) In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients ; if desired, stir in liquid smoke. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

2) Place ham in a 5 or 6 qt. slow cooker. Add sauce; stir gently to combine. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hrs or until heated through. Serve on rolls.

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 2 hours

Makes: 16 servings