INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups onion, chopped and divided
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1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound italian sausage
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5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 12 oz. can tomato paste
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoons black pepper
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3 teaspoons dried oregano
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3 teaspoons dried basil
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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2 14-oz. cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
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2 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes
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8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
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2 cups beef broth
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1/4 C brown sugar
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2 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar