Step 1

Slice the onion and mushrooms, if using.

Step 2

To make Paleo worcestershire sauce - In a large measuring cup, combine ingredients from stock to cinnamon powder. Stir-well and set aside ready to use.

Step 3

In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp oil. Saute the onion with a pinch of salt until it sweats a bit, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and season with 2 pinches of salt and pepper. Cook over medium to medium-high heat with a wooden spoon to break up the meat to fine bits, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add mushrooms and/or frozen vegetables with ⅔ cup of the worcestershire sauce. You can also use 1 cup of the sauce if you prefer more saucy.

Step 6

Mix and stir to distribute it evenly. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer with a lid on about 3 to 4 minutes. Remember to stir the pot and scrape the bottom periodically to ensure nothing is stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Stir and mix-in ketchup. Taste test to add more salt or pepper, if desired. Aim on the less salty side as the flavor will come through further once the sauce turns cooler.

Step 8

Serve with spaghetti noodles. low carb noodles, rice, or roasted sweet potatoes. Serve hot or warm.