1 c. salad oil
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 c. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. minced celery
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Saute onions, celery and green pepper in salad oil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes longer.

13 c. Italian tomatoes, crushed
7 c. tomato puree
1 tsp. sweet basil, crushed
1 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. sugar
2 lb. ground beef

Add tomatoes, puree and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Remove from heat. Add 2 pounds of lightly sauteed ground beef, drained of excess fat.

Makes 1 gallon.

This recipe is great for canning. Omit hamburger until ready to use when canning.