Ingredients

  • 1 12 teaspoons olive oil or 1 12 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves or 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth or 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth, undiluted
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 14 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 14 teaspoon rosemary
  • 14 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Heat oil in a wide saucepan.
  • Add beef and cook over medium heat, breaking up with a fork, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
  • Add onion, green pepper and garlic.
  • Saute, stirring often, until onion has softened slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, covered, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • If sauce is too thick, add water.
  • Serve with spaghetti or use as a lasagna meat sauce.