2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. hamburger
1 med. onion
1 clove garlic
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
4 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional
1 bay leaf, crumbled

Brown hamburger and onion in oil. Drain fat. Add remaining ingredients. Cook 35 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.