Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 1 large green pepper, diced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Brown meat, onion, garlic, and green pepper.
  • Add tomato sauce, paste, water and seasonings.
  • Heat until bubbling, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Its ok to let simmer beyond 30 minutes until ready to serve.
  • Left over portions freeze well, thaw and reheat as needed.