2 lb. ground beef
4 tbsp. salad oil
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans tomato soup
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
Dash red pepper, optional
2 sm. cans tomato paste
1 bay leaf

Saute onions in hot oil until golden brown. Add meat, garlic and other seasonings, browning lightly. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until thick. Remove bay leaf. Serve over long spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.