Ingredients
- 10 milliliters garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 italian seasoning
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 28 oz tomatoes (crushed)
- 15 oz kidney beans (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoe juice
- 1/2 pound beef (ground)
- 6 oz tomatoe paste
- 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 3 ounces pepperoni (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper (dried red crushed)
Brown beef in large frying pan, drain. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook until pepper and celery are soft (about 5 minutes). In 5 quart saucepan or crock pot combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Stir in ground beef and vegetables. Simmer 30 minutes or more (as much as two hours for full flavor).