Italian Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, browned
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 stalks chopped celery, with tops
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients into slow cooker; stir thoroughly.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 5 hours.