Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, minced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 (8 -12 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 pinch sugar
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salt
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black pepper
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1 medium green bell pepper, minced
Instructions
- Put olive oil in stock pot.
- Add onion, garlic and green pepper. Saute over low heat until onion is translucent.
- Add ground beef and brown until thoroughly cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add tomato paste and tomato sauce. Include one can water from each (about 2 cups water). Stir together until paste is mixed in well with other ingredients.
- Add basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves and pinch of sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 1-2 hours.
- Serve over cooked pasta, with freshly grated parmesan cheese, salad and hot bread.