Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
6 oz. water
1 24 oz. jar tomato puree
5-6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Heat oil in a large stockpot, and saute garlic 2-3 minutes.
Add ground beef to the stockpot and cook until brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, tomato puree, sugar, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and basil. Mix well. Fill the 6 oz. tomato paste cane with water and add to the pot.
Simmer for at least 2 hours, occasionally stirring. Serve hot!
Recipe adapted from Table For Two.