- garlic powder or minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 large green pepper chopped in small pcs
- 1 onion chopped in small pcs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large can of tomato puree
- 2 cans (family size) tomato paste
- 1-1/2 lbs of ground beef
- Brown ground beef, drain, set aside.
- Retain some of the liquid fat from meat and saute the following:
- 1 green pepper cut in small pcs
- 1 onion cut in small pcs
- 2 teaspoons salt and sprinkle pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves (remove before serving)
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 2 cans of tomato paste; stir.
- >1/2 can of water to each can of paste; stir as needed.
- 1 can tomato puree
- Add ground beef.
- Let everything simmer on low-medium heat; stir as needed.
- Cook 7 hours low heat in slow cooker or 3 hours on high setting (easier method).
- On stove, simmer for 3 hours. Avoid letting it boil or stick to bottom; stir frequently.