Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs ground beef
  • 2 large onions, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 cup red wine
  • 14 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 14 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a large saute pan, brown the ground beef (or lamb) over medium heat until the pink color disappears.
  • Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add wine to pan and allow it to simmer and reduce a bit before adding cinnamon, allspice, parsley, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and sugar.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for approximately 15 minutes so that excess liquid can evaporate.
  • It should be a drier, chunkier, tomato sauce.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve on buns.