Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 green pepper -- chopped
1 large onion -- chopped
5 cloves garlic -- minced
1 pound chop meat
2 large cans crushed peeled tomatoes in puree
1 large can tomato sauce
1 medium can tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon salt or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups water
Preparation:
Brown ground beef; drain oil. Set aside. Put oil in large saucepan. Lightly brown pepper, garlic and onion; add canned tomatoes, chop meat, spices and water. Heat to boiling. Lower heat and simmer about 3 hours.
