Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. dried mushrooms
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 3/4 c. dry red wine
  • 14 1/2 oz. can peeled tomatoes
  • 16 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 c. beef bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • basil to taste
  • Italian seasoning to taste

Method

  • Soak mushrooms in water for about 15 minutes; drain and chop. Heat olive oil in heavy saucepan and saute garlic and onion until golden.
  • Toss the beef with flour; add to onion.
  • Add wine.
  • Cook over high heat a few minutes.
  • Mix in mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
  • During the last 1/2 hour of cooking, add basil and Italian seasoning.