Instructions: Cook first 4 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; stir until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain mixture; return to Dutch oven.

Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Spoon about 4 cups each of mixture into 2 heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags; freeze until ready to use.

This recipe yields 8 cups.

Yield: 8 cups

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