"Source: A Year of Slow Cooking, Stephanie O'Dea, slightly adapted..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb lean ground beef
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5 bacon, strips diced
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1 large onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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14 1/2 ounces water (use tomato can)
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6 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 (26 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
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1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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salt
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pepper