1 large onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ c. salad oil

1 lb. ground beef

2 ½ c. tomatoes or 1 (1-lb.) can I used a 28-ounce can or organic tomatoes

1 6 oz. can tomato paste

1 c. water

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1 bay leaf

Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil. Add meat and cook until browned. Add remaining ingredients; simmer slowly about 1 hour.

Makes 6 servings

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