Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup celery, diced
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1 large red bell pepper, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 tablespoons dried parsley
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used Dei Fratelli Seasoned DIced Tomatoes)
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1/2 cup red wine (or water)
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1 large bay leaf
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 red pepper flakes, crushed
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1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Spray w/oil.
- Add ground beef, onions. celery, red pepper and garlic.
- Saute` until beef is no longer pink and veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 1-3 hours.
- If sauce becomes too thick, thin with a little water.
- Remove bay leaf and serve with your favorite pasta.