Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 3 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 large onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni, diced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until sauce reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve immediately. Or cool and pour into jars; cover and refrigerate