INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef or pork sausage
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 large green pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
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1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups water (or beef broth)