Creole Spaghetti and Daube | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) bacon grease
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; or 2 tbsp if not using bacon grease
• 3 - 3 1/2 pound(s) boneless chuck roast
• 2 - onions, chopped
• 1/2 bunch(es) green onions, sliced fine
• 1/2 cup(s) celery, diced
• 1/2 cup(s) bell pepper, chopped
• 6 ounce(s) tomato paste
• 16 ounce(s) tomato sauce
• 1 can(s) whole or diced tomatoes (optional)
• 3 cup(s) beef broth
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup(s) burgundy wine
• 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried or italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped basil, or 1 tbsp dried
• 6-8 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon(s) granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon(s) granulated onion
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
• - salt & pepper to taste
• 1 pound(s) fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 8-10 - cooked meatballs (optional)
• - chopped fresh basil for garnish