1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil or salad oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes (4 c.) can use fresh
2 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (3 oz.) can broiled sliced mushrooms
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf
1 c. water

In large skillet cook onion in oil until almost tender. Add meat and garlic; brown lightly. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until sauce is nice and thick; stir occasionally.