1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 oz. spaghetti (1 1/2 c.) broken into 4-5 pieces
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, if desired
3 c. tomato juice

Brown beef well in skillet and place in crock pot. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3 1/2 hours.