1 lb. ground steak (lean beef)
1/4 lb. ground lean pork, unseasoned
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 egg

Mix and form into balls of desired size (1" to 1 1/2"). Fry in small amount of cooking oil until brown. Add to sauce 1 large chopped onion that has been sauteed in 3 tablespoons cooking oil. Also 1 large green pepper, chopped and 1/2 to 3/4 cup celery, chopped. Add:

1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. each allspice & nutmeg
1/8 tsp. baking soda
12 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
1 can Contadina tomato paste
1 (#2) can tomatoes

Simmer 2 to 4 hours, adding water as needed.