1 lg. onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground chuck
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 green pepper, diced
2 (1 lb. 12 oz.) cans tomatoes, chopped with liquid
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1/4 c. minced parsley
1 tsp. oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. water

Melt butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Brown onion and garlic over low heat until golden. Add ground chuck to mixture and brown. Add all other ingredients. Cover and simmer over low heat 3-4 hours. The sauce may be frozen. Makes 4 quarts. The secret to the sauce is browning the onions and garlic before adding the hamburger to be browned.