Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil or possibly other vegetable oil
  • 3 lrg Onions (for 3 c. minced)
  • 2 x Green bell peppers
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped garlic
  • 3 lb Lean grnd beef
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Heat oil on medium heat in an extra-deep 12-inch nonstick skillet.
  • Peel and coarsely chop the onions, adding them to the skillet as you chop.
  • Seed and coarsely chop the peppers, adding them to the skillet as you chop.
  • Add in garlic; raise heat to high.
  • Crumble beef into skillet; cook, stirring constantly, till no longer pink, about 6 to 7 min.
  • Remove from heat; stir in Worcestershire.
  • Drain into a colander.
  • Let cold slightly, then divide into 3 portions, each about 3 1/2 c.. Store in freezer-weight, zipper-top plastic bags; freeze till ready to use.
  • Yield: About 11 c..
  • Comments: If you do not have an extra-deep skillet, use a 4 1/2-qt Dutch oven or possibly soup pot; browning will take slightly longer because of the smaller cooking surface.