Fantastic Spaghetti Sauce - Freezer Batch Size

2 cans of diced tomatoes (28oz each (or equivalent from garden))

2 cans of crushed tomatoes (28oz each (or equivalent from garden))

8 Tbsp. basil pesto (I use Kirkland)

2 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic

2 tsp. fresh thyme

2 tsp. fresh oregano

4 tsp. Better than Bouillon Beef Base or preferred beef bouillon

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1 tsp. white pepper

3 pounds ground beef (12 – 16% fat (or 2 pounds if you prefer a less meaty sauce))

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

6 jalapenos (see note*)

2 onions (sweet if you can get them)

16 large mushrooms

4 Tbsp. butter

2-3 tsp. salt (to taste)

2 Tbsp. sugar (or to taste)

Olive oil and salt as needed for frying