Confession: this photo does not do this recipe justice. Trust me—this is hands-down one of our family’s all-time favorites. Always a hit, never disappointing, and seriously… ahh-mazing. Once you try it, you’ll be making it again and again!
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef
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1 (15 oz) can tomatoes
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
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1/4 cup chopped celery
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1 (8 oz) can mushrooms
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2 tbsp brown sugar or 2 tbsp sweet pickle juice
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese
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1 (6 oz) package angel hair pasta, cooked (approx. size—original recipe said “small bag”)
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1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
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Add onions, bell pepper, and celery; simmer for 15 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar (or pickle juice), and Worcestershire sauce.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook in the skillet for 1 hour.
Optional: sprinkle cheddar cheese on top for a melty, savory finish.
This is comfort food at its best—hearty, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a hungry family. Pair it with a fresh salad or some crusty bread, and you’ve got dinner that will get raving reviews every time.
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I found it here: Mrs. Geraldine's Ground Beef Casserole
