– 1 lb ground beef, 90/10 fat ratio
– ½ lb Italian sausage, hot if you want the heat!
– ½ yellow onion, diced
– 1 tsp minced garlic
– 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
– 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
– 1 6 oz can tomato paste
– 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
– 1/4 tsp salt
– ¼ tsp black pepper
– ½ tsp cayenne pepper
In a large skillet or medium sized pot, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium-high heat until completely cooked. Drain off most of the fat but leave the meat in the skillet.
Reduce heat to low and add all remaining ingredients to the skillet. Cover leaving a crack for steam to escape. Cook for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.