Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions chopped
4 crushed garlic cloves or
2 minced garlic
14 oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 sweet green pepper
1 tsp dried leaf basil
1/2 tsp leaf oregano
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucpan set over medium heat. Add ground beef to
onions and garlic. Saute for 2 min. Add remaining ingredients. Cover
and bring to a boil, stirring often. Then, reduce heat and simmer,
stirring often for at least 5 min.
Servings: 3 servings
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Categories: Beef; Italian; Meat; Pasta; Pasta Sauce
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