SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE (GROUND BEEF) FOR 100

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Found on the army's web site and posted in reply to a request. WWW.quartermaster.army.mil. Times are a "best guess" Serving size: 1 cup (8 1/2 oz)sauce and 1 cup (5 1/2 oz) spaghetti

Provided by Eva99

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 lbs 90% lean ground beef
25 1/2 lbs canned tomatoes, diced
11 5/8 lbs tomato paste
6 lbs water
4 lbs onions, dry peeled, chopped (4 3/8 lb before peeling)
7 ounces granulated sugar
3 3/8 ounces salt
1 5/8 ounces garlic powder
1/2 ounce sweet basil, crushed
1/2 ounce ground thyme
1/3 ounce oregano, crushed
1/4 ounce black pepper
8 whole bay leaves
80 lbs water, boiling
12 lbs spaghetti
2 1/2 ounces salt

Steps:

  • Cook beef in steam-jacketed kettle or stock pot until beef loses its pink color (CCP: 155F or higher), stirring to break apart.
  • Drain or skim off excess fat.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onions, sugar, salt, garlic powder, basil, thyme, oregano, pepper and bay leaves to beef.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover; cook at low heat about 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  • CCP: Temperature must reach 140°F or higher.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • CCP: Hold for service at 140°F or higher.
  • Add salt to boiling water.
  • Slowly add spaghetti while stirring constantly until water boils again.
  • Cook 14 to 18 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Drain thoroughly.
  • NOTES: In step 2, 8 oz (2 2/3 cups) dehydrated onions may be used.
  • In step 2, 15 tbsp (45 cloves) dry minced garlic may be used.

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