Ingredients

  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole shallot
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 6 ounces tomato paste Canned
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 Italian squash
  • 1 carrot
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes Canned Italian
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes Canned
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 3/4 cup beef stock
  • 1 package white mushrooms Sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Method

  • Combine into separate bowl and set aside: mushrooms, carrot, Italian squash, red & green bell peppers, Kosher salt
  • Combine into separate bowl and set aside: beef stock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, brown sugar, red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and cilantro.
  • In large pot, add beef, season with garlic salt, then set aside in separate bowl
  • In same large pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat until it lightly begins to smoke. Saute onions, shallots, and garlic, then add bowl with mushrooms. Saute until soft.
  • Deglaze pot with wine, reduce, then add bowl with tomatoes, add the meat, and bring to a light boil. Then simmer on low for 1-2 hours.